Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Pramod Gumpeni
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Otis Elevator Company
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 to correct the Request for Court Action (RCA) to include for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received from Otis Elevator Company, in the amount of $489,779 in connection with an exemption approved by Commissioners Court on March 19, 2026 for installation of elevator for the Institute for Forensic Sciences for the period of March 19, 2026 - March 18, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
This agreement will allow the installation of a single room-less machine elevator at the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science. This installation marks the addition of the facility's sixth elevator, which will significantly enhance their daily operations.
Expected Impact:
This addition will significantly enhance the building's operational efficiency, allowing the staff to perform their daily duties more effectively.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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