Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 25285MF3WU01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Smith & Company Architects, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.64%
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): 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 to execute an agreement with Smith & Company Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,057,804.00 for Professional Architectural / Engineering Design Services for Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Construction Administration Phases in connection with the Facility Reconstruction - HCPL - Annex 47 - 2727 El Camino Project located at 2727 El Camino St., Houston, TX, 77054, UPIN 25285MF3WU01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.64%.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this project is to construct a new library and auditorium facility at 2727 El Camino St., replacing the existing structure that is no longer suitable for modern public use. The new building design will also incorporate a public safety area to be used as an emergency shelter during disasters and crisis situations.
Expected Impact:
The project will enable Harris County to better serve its residents through enhanced public library services, community engagement, educational programming, cultural events, and shelter from inclement weather or disasters.
Alternative Options:
If the court declines to approve the design request, the community will be left with the existing structure that is outdated and functionally inadequate. The existing building does not meet accessibility requirements and has outdated mechanical systems, making it unsuitable for safe public assembly and efficient operations.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S3: Increase accessibility and reliability of County cooling and warming centers.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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7/10/2025 |
25-4138 |
[HCPL] Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the 2727 El Camino Library and Auditorium project for $2,554,030 and initial commercial paper funding in the amount of 2,555,000. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 2727 El Camino Street, Houston, TX 77054
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/30/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Agreement