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 is considering approval of a sole source exemption to hire The Presray Corporation without a competitive bid. The contract, worth $156,893, covers maintenance, installation, replacement parts, and inspection of Presray Flood Barriers for the County Engineer's Office. The agreement would run from July 21, 2026 to July 20, 2027, with four possible one-year renewals. No MWBE participation goal applies because it is a sole source contract.
Harris County wants to pay $156,893 to one company, without competitive bidding, to maintain flood barriers. These barriers may protect public infrastructure in the county.