Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 24102MF3MG01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Highlights of Houston, Inc.
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): N/A
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 change in contract with Highlights of Houston, Inc. in connection with Emergency Generators for Precinct 2, with an addition in the amount of $165,618.62, Job No. 26/0714, UPIN 24102MF3MG01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
This project's intent is to install full facility backup generators for 9 critical facilities/community centers in Precinct 2. These facilities will serve as emergency shelters and cooling & warming centers for constituents after natural disasters. The project involves design, procurement, constructing, and installing equipment, and fencing to protect generators.
Expected Impact:
Project will make critical facilities more responsive to natural disasters by providing back-up power in the
event of electricity loss.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the General Contractor, Highlights of Houston, Inc, will not be accessible for support of construction items out of scope.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (...
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