Legislation Details

File #: 26-5713    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 for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with The Brandt Companies, LLC (assignor) to Southland Industries (assignee) for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center for the Office of the County Engineer (250085), MWBE Contracted Goal: 4.90%.
Attachments: 1. 26-5713 Order of Assignment Job No. 250085 - Southland Industries

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): 250085

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Brandt Companies, LLC (assignor); Southland Industries (assignee)

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 4.90%

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 of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with The Brandt Companies, LLC (assignor) to Southland Industries (assignee) for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center for the Office of the County Engineer (250085), MWBE Contracted Goal: 4.90%.

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Background and Discussion:

Southland Industries is a separate company from The Brandt Company, LLC. as a result of Southland Industries’ acquisition of The Brandt Company, LLC. in January 2026. This request will assign the remainder of the contract to Southland Industries.

 

Expected Impact:

N/A

 

Alternative Options:

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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

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

4/10/2025

147

Transmittal for Advertisement

6/12/2025

257

Approval of Award

12/11/2025

24

Change in Contract for an additional amount of $153,511

8/6/2026

46

Change in Contract for an additional amount of $66,703.24

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): 1414 Wirt Road Houston, TX 77055

Precinct(s): Precinct 3

 

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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

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CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/8/2026

 

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

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Margaret Obot, Sr. Sourcing Manager, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter