Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 240403
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Freese and Nichols, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18.35%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide an overflow analysis of Cypress Creek 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 (240403), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.35%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) and Harris County Purchasing have completed a review of the seven Statement of Qualifications on the above referenced project. The Evaluation Committee Panel reviewed and ranked all responses submitted by each firm based on the services they provide. Based on the results of our review, the Flood Control District request authorization to negotiate with the selected firm Freese and Nichols, Inc., on the basis of best overall evaluation for RFSQ - Professional Engineering Services for the Cypress Creek Overflow Analysis.
Expected Impact:
It is expected to impact the project schedule, scope, costs, and grant administration deadline.
Alternative Options:
If this court action is not authorized, the alternative ...
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