Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 260056
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): First Class Projects, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 23.50%
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): 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 for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to First Class Projects, Inc in the amount of $1,777,008 for improvements to Boyce Dorian Park for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260056), MWBE Contracted Goal: 23.50%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 1 has requested Blackline Engineering to manage the design to enhance overall park amenities, create a pedestrian-friendly environment by constructing new trails, site furnishings, perimeter fencing, detention and improving overall park user access.
Expected Impact:
Precinct 1 will be able to proceed with park improvements to Boyce Dorian Park, which will help improve the aesthetics of the park, increase park usage and enhance the quality of life for constituents of Harris County and Precinct 1.
Alternative Options:
If contract award is not approved, Precinct 1 will have to find alternative options to construct park improvements to Boyce Dorian Park.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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02/26/2026 |
274 |
Project scheduled for advertisement. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 2000 Erastus St, Houston, TX 77020
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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3239 - Other |
$ |
$1,205,832.00 |
$1,205,832.00 |
$ |
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
$ |
$562,176.00 |
$562,176.00 |
$ |
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2126 - Other |
$ |
$9,000.00 |
$9,000.00 |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$1,777,008.00 |
$1,777,008.00 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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$1,777,008.00 |
$1,777,008.00 |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 6/11/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services; Luke Herdrich, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Award