Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in the amount of $699,661 for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District for the period of August 6, 2026 - February 5, 2028 (240419), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%. | Community Exchange
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in the amount of $699,661 for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District for the period of August 6, 2026 - February 5, 2028 (240419), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
Harris County considers a $699,661 engineering contract for watershed feasibility studies running August 2026–February 2028.
Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing a contract award to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for $699,661. The firm would provide engineering and architectural services for watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District. The agreement would run from August 6, 2026 to February 5, 2028. An 18% MWBE contracting goal is included. The item was introduced on July 29, 2026.
Harris County wants to hire an engineering firm to study local watersheds for flood control planning. Watershed studies can affect how flood risks are assessed in neighborhoods near bayous and drainage areas.