Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 26035MF40701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Autoarch Architects, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.48%
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 to execute an agreement with Autoarch Architects, LLC in the amount of $259,000.00 for professional architectural and engineering services, including design, bidding and construction support, and coordination with relevant stakeholders, in connection with the HVAC MEP Upgrades - Annex 25, 7330 Spencer - 2025, UPIN 26035MF40701, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.48%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is undertaking the Countywide HVAC Replacement Program, which includes multiple projects addressing system replacements, repairs, and major upgrades across County facilities. The project described here represents one component of this broader program and supports ongoing efforts to modernize HVAC infrastructure and maintain safe, functional, and code‑compliant buildings. The full FY2025 program authorization totals $35,940,000, of which this project is a part.
This request is for architectural and engineering professional services for Annex 25, located at 7330 Spencer, Pasadena, TX 77505 to provide full services for the upgrade and replacement of the existing HVAC system.
Expected Impact:
This project will help replace aging and end‑of‑life HVAC systems, improving temperature control, air quality, and overall building performance. It also supports critical life‑safety functions such as smoke detection, damper operation, and emergency exhaust. As part of the Countywide program, the project reduces deferred maintenance and helps prevent operational disruptions.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option would be to keep the existing HVAC systems in place. HVAC units are aging or at end‑of‑life, with increasing failures and deferred maintenance needs. Leaving them as‑is would increase life‑safety risks, delay new construction and renovation efforts, and lead to higher long‑term costs due to continued deterioration and rising material and labor prices.
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): T2: Make County buildings more energy efficient.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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12-10-2024 |
119/24-7563 |
Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Countywide project for an incremental authorization of $35,115,000 for an FY2025 total authorization of $35,940,000 (Approved) |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 7330 Spencer HWY, Pasadena, TX 77505
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, PE, CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Harris County Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Contract & Exhibits