Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Managing Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Precinct 2 Aldine Gardens Camp IT system Infrastructure Upgrade
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE 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
Incremental Authorization Requested: $278,092
Total Estimated Project Cost: $278,092
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 2 Aldine Gardens Camp IT system Infrastructure Upgrade project in the amount of $278,092, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $280,000.
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Project Description:
The funds requested are for the essential IT systems infrastructure installation, within the Aldine Gardens Camp Facility managed by Precinct 2 and owned by Harris County. The objective of this project is to develop and implement the essential infrastructure for information technology, fire safety, security, and access control systems. This foundational framework will provide the necessary support for all future operational requirements.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
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Procurement process and Installation: IT, Fire, Security, Access Controls, and Communications Systems. |
$222,474 |
02/2026 - 6/2026 |
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$222,474 |
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Contingency (25 %) |
$55,618 |
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Total |
$278,092 |
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Project Description - IT Systems Infrastructure Upgrades |
Scope of Work |
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This project proposes the installation of secure network connectivity, structured data cabling, core informational systems, and the integration of fire safety systems, access controls, and surveillance infrastructure. These elements are designed to ensure compliance with regulatory safety standards and to support future departmental functions and operational requirements. The primary objectives are to ensure regulatory compliance with safety standards, reduce operational downtime, improve operational efficiency, and enhance system reliability upon facility occupancy. |
Network and Data Systems |
$ 131,576 |
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Fire and Security Systems |
$ 75,074 |
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Access Controls |
$ 15,824 |
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Sub Total |
$ 222,474 |
Justification & Alternatives:
This infrastructure is essential to support a portion of Road and Bridge operations housed within the Aldine Gardens Camp facility. Daily operational functions rely heavily on reliable connectivity, including but not limited to work order management, asset tracking, service request response, data reporting, and interdepartmental communications. Establishing a robust connectivity systems foundation will ensure uninterrupted operational capability and sustained external stakeholder access. This foundational framework will provide the necessary support for all future operational requirements.
There are no viable alternatives; any delay in installation poses a significant risk of departmental operational disruptions and elevates potential safety hazards once the facility is occupied. Postponing implementation can undermine the reliability, security, and scalability of critical systems, ultimately resulting in inefficiencies, increased vulnerability, and operational downtime. Implementing this foundational framework is vital to ensure seamless, secure, and future-ready operations.
Anticipated Impact on Other Funds (If Applicable):
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H5: Improve broadband reliability and expand wireless access points.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Legal funding compliance confirmed by: Paige Abernathy, Special Assistant County Attorney, 1/21/2026
Department Approval by: Faustino Benavidez, Deputy Chief of Staff - Engineering, 01/21/2026
OMB CIP Team Approval by: Wanwei Tang, Analyst - Capital Projects and Infrastructure, 1/20/2026
Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):
Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Project PeopleSoft ID: TBD
CP Series Description: Commercial Paper Series D-3 can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2) the purchase of automobiles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operation of the County’s precincts and departments (3) Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).
Commercial Paper is being requested for the Precinct 2 Aldine Gardens Camp IT system Infrastructure Upgrade project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.
Note: Commercial Paper is issued in increments of $5,000 and the excess is not available to be spent by the department
OMB Financial Management contact: Fahad Gulzar, Acting Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget