Legislation Details

File #: 26-4205    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 6/23/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval of a second amendment to an agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,000,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering and related services in connection with various engineering projects, UPIN 25101MF3P201, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
Attachments: 1. CIC-25101MF3P201-AMD-On-Call-Civitas-P1-2024-7.09.26.pdf
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E, PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 25101MF3P201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Civitas Engineering Group, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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 a second amendment to an agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,000,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering and related services in connection with various engineering projects, UPIN 25101MF3P201, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 1 wishes to execute an amendment to the on-call agreement for professional engineering services to facilitate the delivery of various projects in Precinct 1.

Expected Impact:
The amendment will continue to assist Precinct 1 deliver projects in a timely manner and enhance project delivery operations.

Alternative Options:
The alternative would be to hire in-house staff or negotiate with another firm to perform the work.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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
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