Legislation Details

File #: 26-3237    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 5/6/2026 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 Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to CFI Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $317,995 for replacement of existing chiller with Carrier 155 Ton at Annex 21 Wilson Building for the Office of the County Engineer, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-3237-SUPPLEMENTAL Choice Partners Award - CFI Mechanical, Inc..pdf
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: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CFI Mechanical, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement

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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to CFI Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $317,995 for replacement of existing chiller with Carrier 155 Ton at Annex 21 Wilson Building for the Office of the County Engineer, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Current chiller at Annex 21, Wilson Building, is at the end of its service life and in state of failure. Replacement was necessary.

Expected Impact:
Replacement of chiller will allow the facility to be continuing to operate in an effective manner to service both employees and Harris County constituents.

Alternative Options:
There is no alternative options at this time.

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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