Legislation Details

File #: 26-4208    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/24/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with SWA Group, Inc. for planning, sustained development, resource management, maintenance, safety, and beautification of parks and multiuse trails (Walking & Biking) for Precinct 1, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (260012), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.48%.

Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

 

Secondary Department: Purchasing

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

Project ID (if applicable): 260012

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SWA Group, Inc.

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.48%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):

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 on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with SWA Group, Inc. for planning, sustained development, resource management, maintenance, safety, and beautification of parks and multiuse trails (Walking & Biking) for Precinct 1, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (260012), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.48%.

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Background and Discussion:

Request for approval to negotiate a professional services agreement with SWA Group for Planning, Sustained Development, Resource Management, Maintenance, Safety, and Beautification of Parks and Multiuse Trails (walking & biking) for Precinct 1 (260012); MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.48%). The county at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendors if unable to agree on an executable contract.

 

Expected Impact:

Funding for this request will come from Precinct One.

 

Alternative Options:

No other recommended solutions for this identified need

 

 

 

 

 

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:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

4/16/26

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Advertisement Approval

 

 

 

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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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)

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026

 

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: David Fields, Deputy Director, Precinct 1; Jeremy Woodard, Senior Sourcing Manager; Purchasing Department

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Request for Qualifications