Legislation Details

File #: 26-4213    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/24/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to CMC Development & Construction Corporation LLC in the amount of $697,000 for construction of the restoration of the Caroline Street Tunnel for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260124), MWBE Contracted Goal: 6.0%.
Attachments: 1. 26-4213 Award Job No. 260124 CMC Development & Construction Corporation LLC.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: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 260124
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CMC Development & Construction Corporation LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 6.0%
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): 90%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to CMC Development & Construction Corporation LLC in the amount of $697,000 for construction of the restoration of the Caroline Street Tunnel for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260124), MWBE Contracted Goal: 6.0%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Downtown Tunnel System connects and provides access to 15 County buildings in Downtown Houston. This project will restore the Tunnel System to its pre-disaster condition and upgrade the tunnel to minimize damage during future flooding events. The restoration project involves demolition and refurbishment of damaged floor, walls, ceiling surfaces and finishes as well as electrical light fixtures.

Expected Impact:
This will allow this project to transition from the bid phase to the construction phase.

Alternative Options:
No viable alternatives.

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
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