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: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 260016
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of the list of qualified firms on the basis of highest overall evaluation(s) and authorize negotiations and award(s) to multiple vendors for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various roadway & mobility infrastructure projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendors if unable to agree on an executable contract (260016).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Office of the County Engineer (OCE) manages the planning, design and construction of public infrastructure projects. OCE utilizes professional services providers for design and construction management services. In the past, OCE used a registered vendor pool to identify qualified consultants. Based on a 2024 audit recommendation and to adhere to the best practices; Harris County advertised Request for Qualifications for vendors.
Expected Impact:
Harris County Purchasing advertised the Request for Qualifications for vendors. These pools of vendors are selected based on a thorough evaluation process.
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