Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 24208MF2YV01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): E&C Engineers & Consultants Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 55%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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 an amendment to the agreement with E&C Engineers & Consultants Inc. in the amount of $197,170.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements to Annex 53 located at 1001 Preston Ave., Houston, TX 77002, UPIN 24208MF2YV01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The mechanical and lighting systems at Annex 53 are outdated and have reached the end of their service life. The consultant for this project will provide comprehensive Architectural and MEP engineering design services for the entire Annex 53 facility.
Expected Impact:
Completion of this project will enhance the reliability of the building’s critical infrastructure systems and mitigate risk of catastrophic MEP system failure and service disruption. In addition, the project includes upgrading the existing lighting system to energy-efficient LED fixtures, supporting the County’s Climate Action Plan.
Alternative Options:
The system is currently operating and could remain in service; however, it is aging and increasingly susceptible to failures. If a breakdown occurs, replacement parts are no longer available due to the equ...
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