Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): FLEX_CSART
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): METALAB
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 agreement with METALAB in the amount of $117,527 for management of the Alief Sculpture Project in Precinct 4, in connection with a Discretionary Exemption.
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Background and Discussion: The Alief Median Sculptures Project is an exciting public art initiative led by Harris County Precinct 4 and managed by Metalab as the primary consultant. The project aims to create 1-2 community-driven public sculptures for the Alief neighborhood, fostering local engagement and artistic enrichment. This effort will facilitate the designing, constructing, and installing of these art sculptures along street medians in Alief to celebrate the community and highlight local youth talent. Currently, there are four identified possible locations along S. Kirkwood Rd between Bellaire Blvd and Beechnut St, Including two across from the Alief Neighborhood Center.
Expected Impact: Promote cultural expression and community pride in Alief. Offer practical learning opportunities for local students, nurturing future artists and designers. Involve the community in shaping public art reflective of its identity and diversity.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I4: Encourage the growth of natural habitats in County channels and improve cleanliness of green spaces while reducing debris and enhancing beautification.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): M1: Develop a County economic development strategy that advances effective and equitable economic growth.
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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Location: Gulfton & Sharpstown
Address (if applicable): 7038 S Kirkwood Rd Houston, TX 77072
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/8/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Paige McInnis, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, Reynaldo Guerra, Chief Infrastructure Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement