Legislation Details

File #: 26-6265    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/9/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Omega Engineers, Inc for professional engineering/architectural services for Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements Phase II for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (260159), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
Attachments: 1. 26-6265-SUPPLEMENTAL Job No. 260159 Award Omega Engineers, Inc.pdf
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Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Stuckett

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 260159
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Omega Engineers, Inc

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Omega Engineers, Inc for professional engineering/architectural services for Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements Phase II for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (260159), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a request to authorize negotiation for an agreement that will provide final design, bidding and
construction phase services for Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements Phase II for the Harris
County Flood Control District.

Expected Impact:
The Project seeks to reduce flooding risk in the Halls Bayou tributary P118-08-00 watershed by increasing stormwater conveyance in the tributary. The proposed Phase 2 project includes approximately 3,500 linear feet of channel conveyance improvements along Halls Bayou tributary P118-08-00, from Shreveport Boulevard to the UPRR Embankment, and will include improvements to four culvert crossings along the channels reach.

Alternative Options:
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