Legislation Details

File #: 25-5417    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to McKenna Contracting in the amount of $205,485 for installation of outdoor fitness station and related construction at Reverend William and Audrey Lawson Park for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250207), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.19%.

Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

Project ID (if applicable): 250207

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): McKenna Contracting

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 11.19%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

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 for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to McKenna Contracting in the amount of $205,485 for installation of outdoor fitness station and related construction at Reverend William and Audrey Lawson Park for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250207), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.19%.

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Background and Discussion:

The proposed outdoor fitness station would help promote physical health, by providing accessible opportunities for exercise in a natural environment. Fostering a strong, healthy, active and more engaged community.

 

Expected Impact:

Precinct 1 will be able to construct a new outdoor fitness station to help promote outdoor activity for constituents of Harris County Precinct 1. Fostering a stronger, healthier, and more engaged community.

 

Alternative Options:

If contract award is not approved, Precinct 1 will have to find alternative options to construct a new outdoor fitness station.

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  Choose an item.

County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):  Choose an item.

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  Choose an item.

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.

Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

06/26/2025

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Transmittal by Purchasing of a project scheduled for advertising

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): 15107 Cullen Blvd. Houston, TX 77047

Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Total Existing Budget

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Total Additional Budget Request

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Total Funding Sources

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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/26/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Rosalie Brockman, ENV SP, Sr. Director of Design Services and Public Works Support Division, OCE; Maria Heinzmann, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter