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): 210193
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Skanska USA Building Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 29%
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Skanska USA Building Inc. in the additional amount of $570,000 for additional services for construction manager at risk for the renovation at Riverside Historical Buildings for Precinct 1 (PTO 1), and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210193), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29%.
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Background and Discussion:
On March 13, 2018, Commissioners Court authorized the purchase of Riverside General Hospital located at 3204 Ennis Street, Houston, Texas 77004. The project is backed by grant funding from Houston Endowment for the purchase of the original Riverside General Hospital historic site with three buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. If this project is approved to go forward as requested, it is anticipated that the site will be the new headquarters for Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and the ACCESS Harris initiative that will bring valuable preventative care and wrap-around services to the Third Ward community. The overall project includes (1) (current phase) the renovation of the historic Riverside General Hospital building to operate the ACCESS Harris initiative, (1a) (current phase) the renovation of the historic Nursing School and Utility Building to be community engagement centers and (2) (future phase) the construction of a new building and parking garage to be the new headquarters for Public Health.
Expected Impact:
The additional work at the Riverside Restoration project is expected to significantly improve the existing site conditions, enhance overall functionality, and elevate the quality of the completed facility. These changes address unforeseen field conditions, correct non-compliant or deteriorated elements, and incorporate owner-requested refinements that support long-term performance, safety, and usability. Collectively, the added scope ensures that critical site infrastructure-such as parking areas, sidewalks, drainage, accessibility paths, and building systems-meets county standards and operates as intended. The improvements will contribute to a more durable, functional, and high-quality final product for Harris County and its end users.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options to this request. The additional work is required to address code compliance items, City of Houston permitting and inspection requirements, and stakeholder-requested adjustments necessary for the safe and functional operation of the facility. These items cannot be deferred or substituted without impacting regulatory compliance, project close-out, or long-term performance. As a result, the recommended scope represents the only viable path to ensure the project meets all applicable standards and stakeholder expectations.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
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):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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9/14/21 |
295 |
Award |
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1/25/22 |
306 |
Preconstruction Agreement |
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6/13/24 |
14 |
Agreement |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
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: Sandra Guerrero, OCE, Nancy Garcia, HC Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement