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What this is
Harris County approves elevator installation contract for the forensic lab that processes evidence and keeps our community safe.
Type: Contract - AmendmentFile: 26-2915 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
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Key details
- Cost: $489,779 for elevator installation
- Contractor: Otis Elevator Company
- Timeline: March 2026 to March 2028
- Location: Harris County Institute for Forensic Sciences
- Purpose: Contract amendment to fix paperwork and bonding
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- District
- City Council · District I
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Why it matters
Our forensic lab needs working elevators to move evidence and equipment safely. This helps solve crimes faster and keeps our neighborhoods safer by making sure the lab can do its important work properly.
Two outcomes
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If this passes
The forensic lab gets proper elevators to move evidence and equipment safely. This helps crime investigations move faster and makes the building accessible to all workers.
If this does not pass
The forensic lab may have trouble moving heavy equipment and evidence between floors. This could slow down crime investigations that help keep our community safe.
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DistrictCity Council · District I
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