Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Fire Marshal
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie Christensen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250350
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lonestar Tactical Buildings, LLC.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Lonestar Tactical Buildings, LLC. in the amount of $1,524,311 for construction of a fire training tower (Burn Building) for the Fire Marshal’s Office, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250350), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The current FMO Burn Building and Rescue Tower is 20 years old and is limited in size and configuration, which restricts the training of certain advanced tactics needed to combat today’s threats. The project scope includes contracting a specialty vendor to provide a turnkey tactical training facility for the Fire Marshal’s Office. This turnkey specialty scope includes procuring and installing a Burn Building and Flashover prop per the design documents and adhering to all applicable regulatory codes.
Expected Impact:
This project is for a multipurpose live fire, rescue, and tactical Burn Building and Flash Chamber that would facilitate advanced training of law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), educational entities, and industrial partners. The result of this training will position emergency responders to be better prepared to address fire/life safety issues.
Alternative Options:
The only alternative to this project would be the Interior Structural Fire Training building at Texas Engineering Extension Services in College Station. However, budget constraints for most agencies prohibit travel to College Station. Therefore, there are no fiscally responsible alternatives available to address the advanced training needed.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
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): R3: Strengthen the County’s emergency response function.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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1/9/25 |
200 |
Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo |
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4/16/25 |
60 |
Transmittal for project scheduled for advertisement |
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8/26/25 |
285 |
Request for approval to reject the bid(s) and readvertised at a later date |
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12/11/25 |
431 |
Transmittal for project scheduled for advertisement |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 2318 Atascocita Road, Humble, TX 77396
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services; Maria Heinzmann, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter