Legislation Details

File #: 26-4815    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proposals/Bids Status: Passed
File created: 7/16/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/30/2026 Final action: 7/30/2026
Title: Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for security improvements and various renovations at John Phelps Courthouse for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (250380), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14.89%.
Attachments: 1. 26-4815 Rejection Job No 250380.pdf

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: Proposals/Bids

 

Project ID (if applicable): 250380

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 14.89%

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):

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 reject the proposal(s) received for security improvements and various renovations at John Phelps Courthouse for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (250380), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14.89%.

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Background and Discussion:

Request for cancellation of solicitation of a project scheduled for advertisement on behalf of Pollution Control Services; 101 S. Richey St (John Phelps Courthouse) - Harris County Pollution Control Security Improvements and Renovation; MWBE Contracted Goal: 14.89%

 

The scope of the proposed project was as follows: The project scope is split into an interior and exterior package. The interior scope includes adding ballistic level glazing and fiberglass panels inlaid into the exterior walls, adding a vestibule area, modifying ductwork, relocation of light fixtures, and additional secure card readers. The exterior scope involves adding a fence around a section of the existing parking lot for exclusive employee use. The fence system will include motorized gates with card readers and secure pedestrian gates.

Per Pollution Control direction, this project is being pulled from consideration to award at this time.

 

Expected Impact:

Contract is being pulled from advertisement/award per end user direction.

 

Alternative Options:

No other recommended option for this identified need.

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  1. Make Harris County safer and more just.

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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1/29/26

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Approved - Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement on behalf of Pollution Control Services; 101 S. Richey St (John Phelps Courthouse)

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): 101 S. Richey St., Pasadena TX 77056

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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

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Anticipated Court Date: 7/30/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department:

Jesus A. Venegas, Project Manager, Office of the County Engineer - Vertical Construction & Design

Andreas Peeples, Director, Office of the County Engineer - Vertical Construction & Design

Jesse Dickerman, Interim Executive Director - Harris County Pollution Control. Kenneth Jackson, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing Services.

 

Attachments (if applicable): N/A