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: Proposals/Bids
Project ID (if applicable): 260033
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 1.05%
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for maintenance and new construction of on-site sewage facilities at various locations for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (260033), MWBE Contracted Goal: 1.05%.
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Background and Discussion:
A countywide term contract was created to provide the Office of the County Engineer and the Precincts with services to include new construction of On-Site Sewage Facilities and monthly maintenance and operation of existing On-Site Sewage Facilities at various locations within Harris County. After reviewing the bid tabulation, it was determined that the lowest bidder's maintenance cost is three times more than the second lowest bidder's maintenance cost. Based on the bid results and the attached engineer's recommendation letter, it is recommended to reject all received bids and re-advertise this project.
Expected Impact:
This project will need to be readvertised for procurement.
Alternative Options:
The Office of the County Engineer and the Precincts will need to have specific Texas Commission Environmental Quality certified personnel to maintain or install their own On-Site Sewage Facilities.
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