Legislation Details

File #: 26-3214    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 5/5/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Empresarios Latinos Foundation in the amount of $43,500 for mural honoring Carlos P?ez Vilar? at 701 Avenue F for Precinct 2 for the period of May 14, 2026 - May 13, 2027.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Empresarios Latinos Foundation

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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Empresarios Latinos Foundation in the amount of $43,500 for mural honoring Carlos P?ez Vilar? at 701 Avenue F for Precinct 2 for the period of May 14, 2026 - May 13, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
This location will provide a destination in Harris County Precinct 2 (Pct2). Pct2 supports Harris County's diverse communities (businesses and individuals) to experience the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts.

Expected Impact:
The mural in this project will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also help boost tourism and encourage longer stays, positioning Precinct 2 as a must-visit destination.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
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