Legislation Details

File #: 26-4823    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Negotiation Status: Passed
File created: 7/16/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/30/2026 Final action: 7/30/2026
Title: Request for approval on the basis of best overall evaluations and authorize negotiations and award(s) with multiple vendors for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various drainage 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 (260015).
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): 260015
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors

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 architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various drainage 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 (260015).
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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 ...

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