Legislation Details

File #: 26-5712    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 8/27/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/8/2026 Final action: 9/8/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with MLN Fire Protection Company in the additional amount of $600,000 for additional services for inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire and life safety systems equipment and related items for Harris County for the extended period of September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, MWBE Contracted Goal: 0.44%, MWBE Current Participation: 1.94%.
Attachments: 1. 26-5712 Amendment Job No 190239 - MLN Fire Protection Company.pdf
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: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): 190239
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MLN Fire Protection Company

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0.44%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 1.94%
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with MLN Fire Protection Company in the additional amount of $600,000 for additional services for inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire and life safety systems equipment and related items for Harris County for the extended period of September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, MWBE Contracted Goal: 0.44%, MWBE Current Participation: 1.94%.
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Background and Discussion:
Job No. 19/0239, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of the Fire and Life Safety Systems Equipment and Related Items for Harris County, was awarded to MLN Fire Protection Company on June 30, 2020. This contract is currently being rebid and needs to be extended to prevent a lapse in service.

Expected Impact:
Extension of the contract will allow the awarded supplier to continue providing the necessary Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of the Fire and Life Safety Systems needed for Harris County while the rebid is in process.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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
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