Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250174
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Metco Engineering, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 8.73%
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):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal meeting requirements to Metco Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,742,200 for renovation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) system at the Jim Fonteno Courthouse (Annex 26) for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250174), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.73%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Jim Fonteno Courthouse (Annex 26) is located at 14350 Wallisville Rd in east Harris County. It is currently occupied by several County staff groups representing the PCT 2 Commissioner, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Office, District 3 Sherriff, Constable Precinct 3, & Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3. The scope of this project is to replace the existing HVAC system and upgrade the building’s electrical and plumbing systems. Also included, are modifications to the buildings’ fire safety equipment and new fire hydrants at the exterior.
Expected Impact:
Completion of this project will increase the reliability of the building’s critical infrastructure systems. This project will also prevent catastrophic MEP systems failure and disruption of service.
Alternative Options:
The system is currently safely operating and could be maintained at that capacity; however, it is old and prone to breaking down. If the system breaks down, parts are no longer available for repair due to the age of the equipment.
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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10/18/22 |
124 |
Investment Memo |
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12/13/22 |
104 |
Request for approval to negotiate with KCI Technologies, Inc for Professional Engineering Services for Architectural and Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Upgrades for Annex 26, 14350 Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX 77049, Precinct 2. |
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5/16/23 |
47 |
Request for approval to execute an agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $291,042.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements to Annex 26 at 14350 Wallisville Road, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 9%. |
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6/12/25 |
225 |
Advertisement of project 250174 approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 14350 Wallisville Rd Houston, TX 77049
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025
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: Jesus A. Venegas; Project Manager, Office of the County Engineer – Vertical Construction and Design, Dr. Ronald L. Lerner, DBA,MScE, IAEng, LSSBB; Office of the County Engineer, Director- Vertical Construction and Design, Jared Abbey, Senior Sourcing Manager, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter