Legislation Details

File #: 26-1738    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proposals/Bids Status: Passed
File created: 3/5/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/31/2026 Final action: 3/31/2026
Title: Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for plumbing upgrades at 1302 Preston (Annex 2) for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (250128).
Attachments: 1. 26-1738 Rejection Job No 250128.pdf

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: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Proposals/Bids

 

Project ID (if applicable): 250125

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for plumbing upgrades at 1302 Preston (Annex 2) for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (250128).

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Background and Discussion:

The plumbing systems (sanitary sewer and domestic water) at Annex 2 are old and have reached their end of life.

The consultant on this project has provided services consisting of architectural and MEP engineering design for the entire Annex 2 facility. After the  successful bidding process, this project is ready to be awarded for construction.

 

 

 

Expected Impact:

The project will  improve the performance and efficiency of the plumbing system to current standards.

The operations cost and maintenance demands will be significantly reduced.

The overall appeal of the restrooms will be positively impacted, enhancing the end user experience.

 

 

Alternative Options:

No alternative is feasible since the plumbing system has reached its end of life

 

 

 

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  N/A

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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): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: Governance and Customer Service.

                                                                                     Maintenance, upgrading and modernization of existing
                                                                                     facilities.

 

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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05/08/2025

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Transmittal by Purchasing of a project scheduled for advertising

 

Location: 1302 Preston Ave Houston, TX 77002.

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 3/31/2026

 

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, PE, CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer (OCE); Maria Heinzmann, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter