Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 260056
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): First Class Projects, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 23.50%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 an award on the basis of low bid to First Class Projects, Inc in the amount of $1,777,008 for improvements to Boyce Dorian Park for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260056), MWBE Contracted Goal: 23.50%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 1 has requested Blackline Engineering to manage the design to enhance overall park amenities, create a pedestrian-friendly environment by constructing new trails, site furnishings, perimeter fencing, detention and improving overall park user access.
Expected Impact:
Precinct 1 will be able to proceed with park improvements to Boyce Dorian Park, which will help improve the aesthetics of the park, increase park usage and enhance the quality of life for constituents of Harris County and Precinct 1.
Alternative Options:
If contract award is not approved, Precinct 1 will have to find alternative options to construct park improvements to Boyce Dorian Park.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Go...
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