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Legislation Details
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File #:
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25-4636
Version:
1
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Name:
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Type:
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Contract - Award
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Status:
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Passed
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On agenda:
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8/7/2025
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Final action:
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8/7/2025
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Title:
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc. in the amount of $425,000.00 for professional services for the Programming and Design Concept phase for the Riverside Health and Safety Complex located at 3315 Delano, Houston, Texas 77004, UPIN 24035MF36Q01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.19%.
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Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 24035MF36Q01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Kirksey Architects, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18.19%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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):
title
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc. in the amount of $425,000.00 for professional services for the Programming and Design Concept phase for the Riverside Health and Safety Complex located at 3315 Delano, Houston, Texas 77004, UPIN 24035MF36Q01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.19%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of County Engineer has requested Kirksey Architecture to provide professional services for the Programming of the Riverside Health and Safety Complex. The Riverside Health and Safety Complex will serve as the new headquarters for the Harris County Public Health Department and shall consist of a multi-story office building with multi-level parking garage and site development.
Expected Impact:
The project would provide a centralized headquarters for Harris County Public Health Department operations.
Alternative Options:
There are no viable options. Programming is an essential function to develop project scope for design.
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):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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2/13/2018 |
P.8/4. e |
[Budget Management] Request for authorization to work with the Office of the County Engineer to investigate the feasibility of a joint Riverside General Hospital project with Houston Endowment. |
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3/13/2018 |
Executive Session IV.3 |
[Executive Session] Request by the County Attorney for an executive session to consult with the court concerning the county's acquisition of Riverside Hospital at 3204 Ennis Street, and to take appropriate action upon return to open session. |
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4/10/2018 |
P17/19. a.4 |
[Fiscal Services & Purchasing-Auditor] Request for approval of payment to StarTex Title Agency, LLC, for the purchase of Riverside General Hospital at 3204 Ennis Street. |
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8/14/2018 |
p.4/1. m.1 |
[County Engineer] Recommendation that the County Auditor be authorized to pay monthly utility bills and that the County Judge execute service outlet location statements for installations with CenterPoint Energy at: 2900 Elgin Street for utilities serving Riverside General Hospital in Precinct 1 (UPIN 19035MF0Z701). |
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8/14/2018 |
p.11/16. b |
[County Attorney] Request for approval of a grant agreement from Houston Endowment, Inc., in the amount of $210,000 to be used toward demolition services at Riverside General Hospital |
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10/23/2018 |
p.23/23. a.5 |
[County Judge] Request for authorization to accept from the State of Qatar the generous gift of $2.5 million to support reconstruction and recovery following Hurricane Harvey and to assist in rebuilding Riverside Hospital in the historic Third Ward. |
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11/13/2018 |
P32/22. a.3 |
[County Judge] Request for approval to accept funding from Houston Endowment in the total amount of $1.54 million for the continued development of Riverside Hospital. |
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12/18/2018 |
P.29/25. a.3.b |
[County Judge] Request for approval to execute an: • Agreement with Houston Endowment, Inc., to accept grant funds in the total amount of $1,540,000 to develop a facilities plan and obtain remediation and demolition services for the Riverside General Hospital site. |
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12/18/2018 |
P.29/25. a.3.b |
[County Judge] Request for discussion, consideration, and acceptance of a $2.5 million grant agreement with Qatar for construction of the Riverside Hospital mental health initiative. |
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1/8/2019 |
p.11/19. a |
[Grants] Request by Budget Management for authorization to accept an amendment to an agreement with Houston Endowment, Inc., to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2019, for the demolition portion of the Riverside General Hospital project. |
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6/25/2019 |
p./1.x |
[County Engineer] Recommendation for approval to publish a request for qualifications in conjunction with the Purchasing Agent for architectural and engineering services in connection with the historic Riverside Hospital site at 3204 Ennis Street in Precinct 1. |
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8/27/2019 |
p.21/22. d.1.f |
[Purchasing] Request for approval of projects scheduled for advertisement: Architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study, and architectural planning and design services at Riverside General Hospital for the Office of the County Engineer (19/0276). |
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10/8/2019 |
p.6/1. t.2 |
[County Engineer] Recommendation for approval of funding of FY 2020 Capital Improvements Program projects for: • Riverside Hospital future site planning in an amount up to $500,000. |
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10/29/2019 |
p.25/20. c.10 |
[Purchasing] Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Kirksey Architects, Inc., dba Kirksey, for architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study, architectural planning, and design services for Riverside General Hospital for the county, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor if unable to agree to an executable contract (190276). |
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12/17/2018 |
p.10/4. i.5 |
[Budget Management] Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the: • Riverside Hospital future site planning project in the amount of $500,000. |
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2/25/2020 |
p.24/25. d.13.c |
[Purchasing] Recommendation that awards be made to: • Kirksey Architects, Inc., dba Kirksey, successful negotiations with the highest ranking vendor in the amount of $203,555 for architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study, architectural planning, and design services for Riverside General Hospital for the county, for the period of February 25, 2020-February 25, 2021, and that the County Judge execute the agreement (190276). |
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4/28/2020 |
p.28/II.7 |
[Emergency/Supplemental Items] Request by the Commissioner of Precinct One for discussion and possible action related to a feasibility study to be conducted by the County Engineer regarding the possible establishment of a City and County Health Department Facility on the former Riverside Hospital site. |
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9/15/2020 |
p.27/19. b.2 |
[Commissioner, Precinct 1] Request for discussion and possible action regarding replacement facilities and relocation of Harris County Public Health to the historic Riverside Hospital site at 3204 Ennis Street. |
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11/10/2020 |
p.6/1. v |
[County Engineer] Recommendation for authorization for the Real Property Division to work with a broker to acquire five tracts for the Riverside Hospital expansion 2020 project in Precinct 1 for the purpose of future building expansion and parking lot construction deemed to serve a public purpose and public necessity, and requires that the RPD be directed to acquire those tracts on behalf of the Office of the County Engineer. |
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12/1/2020 |
p.5/1.0 |
[County Engineer] Recommendation that the court authorize up to $1,640,000 in funding for the acquisition of five tracts of land for the Riverside Hospital expansion 2020 project in Precinct 1. |
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12/15/2020 |
p.30/23. d.15.I |
[Purchasing] Request that the County Judge execute amendments to agreements with: • Kirksey Architects, Inc., dba Kirksey, in the additional amount of $90,720 for additional architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study, architectural planning, and design services for Riverside General Hospital for the county (190276). |
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2/9/2021 |
p.8/65. |
[County Engineer] Recommendation that Commissioners Court Authorize an Additional $230,000 for a Total of $1,875,000 in Funding for the Acquisition of Five Tracts of Land Totaling 1.29 Acres for the Riverside Hospital Expansion 2020 Project, located in Precinct 1 and Allow the Budget Management Department to Complete the Transfer Immediately. |
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2/9/2021 |
p.14/105. |
[Budget Management] Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the future property acquisitions project in the additional amount of $225,000 for the Riverside Expansion project for a total CP funding of $4.6 million. |
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3/30/2021 |
p.31/260. 21-967 |
[Purchasing] Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc. d/b/a Kirksey in the additional amount of $1,230,000 to continue to provide professional architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study, architectural planning and design services for Riverside General Hospital for Harris County (190276). |
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4/27/2021 |
p.7/54. 21-1686 |
[Emergency/Supplemental items] Request by Public Health Services for approval of the preliminary investment for the Riverside Hospital restoration project to provide a detailed work scope and cost estimate for the project. |
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5/11/2021 |
p.15/123. 21-1999 |
[Budget Management] Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Riverside Hospital Future Site Planning project in the additional amount of $1.6 million for a total CP funding of $2.1 million. |
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6/29/2021 |
p.37/331. 21-2796 |
[Purchasing] Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction manager at risk for the renovation at Riverside historical buildings in Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer (210193). |
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8/10/2021 |
p.25/220. 21-4129 |
[Sheriff] Request for approval that the Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division be included in the permanent design for a new facility at the Riverside Campus. |
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9/14/2021 |
p.32/295. 21-4655 |
[Purchasing] Request for approval of an award to Skanska USA Building Inc. on the basis of highest overall evaluation for Construction Manager at Risk for the renovation at Riverside Historical buildings in Precinct 1, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed with the next ranking offer if unable to agree on executable agreements (210193). |
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11/30/2021 |
p.8/71. 21-4655 |
[County Engineer] Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as Riverside Hospital Expansion 2020, for the purpose of future expansion and parking for the Riverside facility, UPIN 21201MF20U01, Precinct 1. |
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1/25/2022 |
p.36/300. 22-0649 |
[Purchasing] Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the amendment to the agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc. d/b/a Kirksey for funds in the additional amount of $272,897 for a total cost of $1,797,172 for professional architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study and architectural planning and design services at Riverside General Hospital for Harris County (190276). |
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1/25/2022 |
p.37/306. 22-0628 |
[Purchasing] Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with Skanska USA Building Inc. in the amount of $77,500 for Construction Manager at Risk for the renovations at Riverside Historical Buildings in Precinct 1 (210193). |
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3/22/2022 |
p.27/217. 22-1866 |
[Purchasing] Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc. d/b/a Kirksey in the additional amount of $28,790 to expand the scope of work to provide professional architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study and architectural planning and design services at Riverside General Hospital for Harris County (190276). |
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6/14/2022 |
p.20/172 |
[Grants] Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept an amendment from Houston Endowment, Inc., to realign the grant budget and correct the end date to March 15, 2025, for the Riverside General Hospital Site project. |
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10/25/2022 |
p.28/209 |
[Purchasing] Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc. d/b/a Kirksey in the additional amount of $91,650 to expand the scope of work to provide professional architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study and architectural planning and design services at Riverside General Hospital for Harris County (190276), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. |
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2/21/2023 |
p.20/174. |
[Public Health] Request for approval for a Final Investment Memo for Riverside Revitalization Project for an additional authorization of $27,961,391 for a total authorization of $38,298,041 and request for approval of commercial paper funding for HCED for the project in the additional amount of $600,000 for a total of $3,630,000. |
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3/14/2023 |
p.24/194. |
[Grants] Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of $750,000, with no required match, for the Riverside Planning for Restoration, Renovation and Additions project. |
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8/8/2023 |
p.37/286. |
[Purchasing Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey in the additional amount of $111,000 to expand the scope of work to provide professional architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive feasibility study and architectural planning and design services at Riverside General Hospital for Harris County (190276), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%. |
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10/31/2023 |
p.10/74. |
[County Engineer] Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, for one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as Harris County Public Health Headquarters, for the purpose of future expansion for Riverside Health Center, UPIN 21201MF20U01, Precinct 1. |
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11/14/2023 |
p.4/25. |
Request for approval for up to $4,100,000 to acquire land at or near 3315 Delano Street totaling approximately 2.07 acres in furtherance of the public project known as the Riverside Health Center, UPIN 21201MF20U01, Precinct 1. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 3315 Delano, Houston, Texas 77004
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Engineering |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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Commercial Paper |
$ |
$260,000 |
$260,000 |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$260,000 |
$260,000 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$260,000 |
$260,000 |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
No. of Grant Years |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
- |
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/7/2025
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: Dr. Ron Lerner, DBA, MScE, IAEng, LSSBB, Director- OCE/ Vertical Construction and Design- High Profile Special Projects
Attachments (if applicable):
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