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: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 260017
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval on the basis of best overall evaluations and authorize negotiations and award(s) with multiple vendors for supplemental professional environmental services for various 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 to an executable contract (260017).
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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. These pools of vendors are selected based on a thorough evaluation process.
Expected Impact:
Harris County Purchasing advertised Request for Qualifications for vendors. These pools of vendors are
selected based on a thorough evaluation process.
Alternative Options:
Continue with current process and continue to select vendor from registered vendor pool with OCE.
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