Legislation Details

File #: 26-3437    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 5/19/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action: 5/28/2026
Title: Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Street Art for Mankind in the amount of $35,000 for Street Art for Mankind - Hill at Sims Poetry Installation.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Street Art for Mankind

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Street Art for Mankind in the amount of $35,000 for Street Art for Mankind - Hill at Sims Poetry Installation.
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Background and Discussion:
Engraving of poetry on staircase at Hill at Sims Park at 11808 Scott Street as a part of the ARPA CPTED project in Sunnyside.

Expected Impact:
Enhance the Sunnyside neighborhood with public art.

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A2: Apply "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" principles to improve built environments of neighborhoods and increase safety.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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