Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230413
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 30%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 34.7%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the additional amount of $250,000 to compensate for additional professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for Harris County Facility Projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of April 23, 2024 - April 22, 2027 (230413), MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 34.7%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of the County Engineer (OCE) is responsible for delivering a various types of engineering improvement projects across the county, serving each Commissioner's precinct and other county departments as requested. The projects range from transportation, drainage, housing, public health, architectural etc. projects. This contract will supplement projects related to Facilities. This staff augmentation contract will improve organization efficiency, optimize project delivery, and maintain project schedules
Expected Impact:
OCE will improve its overall operations by filling staffing gaps, maintaining construction schedules, and enhancing project delivery operations.
Alternative Options:
OCE can explore alternative staffing options, however this wil...
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