Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250188
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to rescind an award from Reeder Distributors, Inc. in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on May 14, 2026 and approve a new award to Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. in the amount of $268,333 for hydraulic lift replacement, maintenance and related items for Precinct 2 for the period of September 22, 2026 – September 21, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250188), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On May 14, 2026 Harris County Precinct 2 requested approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Reeder Distributors, Inc. for the period of May 14, 2026 – May 13, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options. The awarded vendor cannot honor their firm, fixed bid pricing as required by the IFB specifications.
Expected Impact:
The rescinding of this award will allow Harris County Precinct 2 to award the project to the second lowest bidder.
Alternative Options:
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