Legislation Details

File #: 26-6043    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Negotiation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/3/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval to negotiate agreements with Berkeley Research Group and CohnReznick for professional audit services for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) to include but not limited to mobility expenditures and operational expenditures (Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%).
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Primary Department: Toll Road Authority

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director

 

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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Negotiation

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Berkeley Research Group and CohnReznick

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%

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 negotiate agreements with Berkeley Research Group and CohnReznick for professional audit services for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) to include but not limited to mobility expenditures and operational expenditures (Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%).

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Background and Discussion:

On December 11, 2025, Commissioners Court approved a policy for HCTRA to secure a third-party auditor to analyze expenditures associated with surplus toll road revenue to validate use of these funds comply with Texas Transportation Code Section 284.0031.

 

Expected Impact:

Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Authority.

 

Alternative Options:

No other recommended solutions for this identified need.

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  N/A

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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12/11/2025

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Approved Policy

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority

 

Attachments (if applicable): N/A