Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with SWA Group, Inc. for planning, sustained development, resource management, maintenance, safety, and beautification of parks and multiuse trails (Walking & Biking) for Precinct 1, 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 (260012), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.48%. | Community Exchange | Community Exchange
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Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with SWA Group, Inc. for planning, sustained development, resource management, maintenance, safety, and beautification of parks and multiuse trails (Walking & Biking) for Precinct 1, 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 (260012), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.48%.
Harris County Commissioners Court votes July 9, 2026 on contract negotiations with SWA Group for parks and trail planning across Precinct 1 and the county.
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Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on July 9, 2026 on whether to start contract negotiations with SWA Group, Inc. for parks and multiuse trail services in Precinct 1 and across the county. Services include planning, development, maintenance, safety, and beautification of parks and walking and biking trails. SWA Group has worked on local projects like Buffalo Bayou Park and the Bayou Greenways study. The contract carries a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal of 19.48%.
This vote decides which firm Harris County negotiates with to plan, maintain, and improve parks and walking/biking trails in Precinct 1 and countywide. Residents who use these spaces could be affected by how services are managed.
