Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230436
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 15%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 of a renewal option with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $2,000,000 (230436), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Engineering Department (HCED) is responsible for delivering a various types of engineering projects across the county, serving each Commissioner's precinct and other county departments as requested. The projects range from transportation, drainage, housing, public health, architectural etc. This contract will supplement projects related to Roads, Bridges, Drainage, Transportation, Parks, and Trails. This staff augmentation contract will improve organization efficiency, optimize project delivery, and maintain project schedules.
Expected Impact:
HCED will improve its overall operations by filling staffing gaps, maintaining construction schedules, and enhancing project delivery operations.
Alternative Options:
HCED can explore alternative staffing options, however this will impact proje...
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