Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230329
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Horizon International Group, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 30%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): %
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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a job order task project to Horizon International Group, LLC in the amount of $608,984 for job order contracting for small and large construction and/or construction related projects for Harris County, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230329), MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%.
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Background and Discussion:
Four-year fire damper testing is performed to ensure life safety compliance, verify operational integrity, and prevent mechanical failure of a building's passive fire protection system. This specific timeframe is legally mandated for non-healthcare commercial buildings by regulatory bodies to guarantee that hidden ductwork components function properly during a fire event.
Expected Impact:
The Civil Courthouse will be in compliance with all testing requirements.
Alternative Options:
None at this time.
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
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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