Legislation Details

File #: 26-2840    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 4/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of the onboarding of CenterPoint Energy to upgrade existing or install new gas lines, meters, and all necessary equipment required to provide natural gas service to all project sites designed for natural gas associated with the installation of Emergency Generators at various addresses, with all deposits and fees required for utility services to be included as part of the Emergency Generators project scope, UPIN 24101MF3MF01, Precinct 1.
Attachments: 1. 26-2840-FA-24101MF3MF01-Emergency Generators-CenterPoint Energy-P1
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): 24101MF3MF01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the onboarding of CenterPoint Energy to upgrade existing or install new gas lines, meters, and all necessary equipment required to provide natural gas service to all project sites designed for natural gas associated with the installation of Emergency Generators at various addresses, with all deposits and fees required for utility services to be included as part of the Emergency Generators project scope, UPIN 24101MF3MF01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
This project will install full-facility backup generators for critical facilities. Design, procurement, related site gas, electrical and infrastructure upgrades; constructing and installing equipment, fencing to protect generators. By adding backup power sources to the facilities, Harris County will ensure continued service to the residents of Harris County during power outages and provide much-needed warming centers and disaster shelters during major events.
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