Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with The Presray Corporation in the amount of $156,893 for Presray Flood Barriers maintenance, installation, replacement materials, and inspection for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of July 21, 2026 - July 20, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with The Presray Corporation in the amount of $156,893 for Presray Flood Barriers maintenance, installation, replacement materials, and inspection for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of July 21, 2026 - July 20, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Harris County seeks approval of a $156,893 sole source contract with The Presray Corporation for flood barrier maintenance and inspection.
Harris County Commissioners Court introduced this item on July 9, 2026. It asks the court to approve a sole source exemption from competitive bidding and allow the County Judge to sign an agreement with The Presray Corporation for $156,893. The contract covers flood barrier maintenance, installation, replacement materials, and inspection for the Office of the County Engineer from July 21, 2026 to July 20, 2027, with four one-year renewal options.
Harris County is spending $156,893 on flood barrier upkeep without a competitive bid. If renewed all four times, this vendor relationship could last five years. Flood barriers protect county infrastructure during heavy rain events.
