Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240278
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hood Design Studio
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.60%
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the best evaluated vendor(s) and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Hood Design Studio in the amount of $2,009,515 for professional architectural services in connection with Connectivity Project – Remembrance Area – 2025, UPIN 25101MF3TH01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 7.78%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County plans to develop Remembrance Area, a signature public space of national significance located within Houston’s Downtown Court Complex, spanning three city blocks. The project aims to educate visitors on the legacy of enslavement, oppression, and freedom movements, connecting these historical narratives to current inequities and inspiring a commitment to equity and justice. The project will incorporate public art, narrative tools, and strategic design to reflect its mission, while engaging stakeholders through community collaboration.
Expected Impact:
This action will allow Hood Design Studio to provide professional architectural services for the project.
Alternative Options: No alternative options. If not approved, project will be delayed or cancelled.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I3: Prioritize the development of new parks when developing and implementing a plan for how to leverage underused County-owned land, with a focus on equitable access.
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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8/27/2024 |
248 |
Approval for advertisement |
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02/13/2025 |
21 |
Approval to authorize negotiations |
Location: Bounded by Buffalo Bayou, Congress Street, San Jacinto Street, and Fannin Street
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/26/2025
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: Erwin E. Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Harris County Engineering Department; Margaret Obot, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement.