Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, 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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 24102MF3MG01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Highlights of Houston, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 a change in contract with Highlights of Houston, Inc. in connection with Emergency Generators for Precinct 2, with an addition in the amount of $165,618.62, Job No. 26/0714, UPIN 24102MF3MG01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
This project’s intent is to install full facility backup generators for 9 critical facilities/community centers in Precinct 2. These facilities will serve as emergency shelters and cooling & warming centers for constituents after natural disasters. The project involves design, procurement, constructing, and installing equipment, and fencing to protect generators.
Expected Impact:
Project will make critical facilities more responsive to natural disasters by providing back-up power in the
event of electricity loss.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the General Contractor, Highlights of Houston, Inc, will not be accessible for support of construction items out of scope.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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): 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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01/29/2026 |
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Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to Highlights of Houston, Inc. in the amount of $4,812,799 for Emergency Generators for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. |
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Location:
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Precinct 2 - Emergency Generators - 24102MF3MG01 - Locations:
Bay Area Community Center - 5002 E Nasa Pkwy, Seabrook, TX 77586
Clear Lake Activity Center - 5001 Nasa Road 1, Seabrook, TX 77586
East Harris County Activity Center - 7340 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
Hardy Senior Center - 11901 W Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77076
Leonel Castillo Community Center - 2101 South Street, Houston, TX 77009
Martin Flukinger Community Center - 16003 Lorenzo St, Channelview, TX 77530
Pep Mueller Community Center - 14750 Henry Rd, Houston, TX 77060
Mangum Howell Community Center - 2500 Frick Rd, Houston, TX 77038
Doss Community Center - 2500 Frick Rd, Houston, TX 77038
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 7/21/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Andreas Peeples, CPC, CCM ; Director Facilities & Construction - Vertical Design & Construction, Office of County Engineer
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