Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 230388
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Asakura Robinson Company LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17%
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Asakura Robinson Company LLC in the amount of $1,244,400 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design implementation for John R. Harris Park (Phase I) for the Office of the County Engineer (230388), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the Commissioners Court execute an agreement with Asakura Robinson Company LLC in the amount of $1,244,400.00 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide study, community outreach, design, and bid phase for the development of John R. Harris Park for the Office of the County Engineer. MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
John R Harris Park is a historical landmark in east Houston. A Park Masterplan and Traffic Study were conducted to determine feasible improvements to the area by creating a park with improved access for vehicles and pedestrians. Final recommendations were based on feedback from public outreach efforts and take into consideration the history of the area and other surrounding historical landmarks.
Expected Impact:
Implementing study recommendations would make the land usable and visually represent its history through a multi-use space and destination for the public.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the project cannot be constructed.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I1: Develop a countywide parks network and connectivity plan.
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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7/15/2024 |
260 |
Authorize to Negotiate |
Location: 7800 La Porte Freeway, Houston, TX 77012
Address (if applicable): 7800 La Porte Freeway, Houston, TX 77012
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$1,244,400.00 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/30/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services. Kenneth Jackson, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing Services.
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, agreement