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: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Presray Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
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 of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with The Presray Corporation in the amount of $156,893 for Presray Flood Barriers maintenance, installation, replacement materials, and inspection for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of July 21, 2026 - July 20, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval to award a contract to PRESRAY for the required interval maintenance, repairs, and scheduled gasket replacement of the eight Presray flood barriers installed at BOS and HCSO facilities, along with related services and items for Harris County.
Expected Impact:
The annual service, maintenance, and scheduled repairs must be performed by authorized Presray service technicians to ensure compliance with life safety requirements and maintain the proper operation of the flood barriers.
Alternative Options:
PRESRAY is the original equipment manufacturer and the sole authorized provider of service, maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts for the Presray flood barrier systems installed in Harris County facilities. There are no authorized alt...
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