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 - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250093
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors
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): 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 on the basis of highest overall evaluation with multiple vendors for supplemental professional environmental services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (250093).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Office of the County Engineer (OCE) manages the planning, design and construction of public infrastructure projects. OCE utilizes professional services providers for design and construction management services. In the past, OCE used a registered vendor pool to identify qualified consultants. Based on a 2024 audit recommendation and to adhere to the best practices; Harris County advertised Request for Qualifications for vendors. These pools of vendors are selected based on a thorough evaluation process.
Expected Impact:
Harris County Purchasing advertised Request for Qualifications for vendors. These pools of vendors are selected based on a thorough evaluation process.
Alternative Options:
Continue with current process and continue to select vendor from registered vendor pool with OCE
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