Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Street Art for Mankind
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 discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Street Art for Mankind in the amount of $102,000 for murals at Tom Bass Regional Park Section 3 Amphitheater for Precinct 1 for the period of September 17, 2026, and shall remain in full force and effect until the completion of the Murals.
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Background and Discussion:
Installation of Murals on the Amphitheater at Tom Bass Park, Section 1, 3452 Fellows Rd, Houston, TX 77047.
Expected Impact:
Enhance the neighborhood with public art.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A2: Apply “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” principles to improve built environments of neighborhoods and increase safety.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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