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Meeting Date:	11/27/2023
Advertise RFQ for Professional Preservation Architect
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise a Request For Qualifications for a professional preservation architect to assist in the process of evaluating the current state of the Webb County Courthouse and set priorities for rehabilitation and maintaining the building in accordance with the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: Webb County proposes to develop an application to the Texas Historical Commission Courthouse Grant Program. A prerequisite to the application is to have a courthouse master plan for preserving and maintaining a historic county courthouse. Webb County must hire a professional preservation architect to assist in this process. That will help Webb County evaluate the current state of the courthouse in setting priorities for rehabilitation and maintaining the building. A master plan must include a history of the building, photographs and drawings. A thorough evaluation of the existing conditions and the plan for the future with an estimated budget for all proposed work.

Solution: Authorize the solicitation of these requested professional services & hire a licensed professional preservation architect to prepare the master plan.

Result: By acquiring the courthouse master plan, it will qualify Webb County to submit an application to the Texas Historical Commission-Courthouse Grant Program for future funding consideration.

Background:

All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001-1130-001-432001
Funding Source:	Professional Service
Balance:	$366,202.00
Financial Impact:
1001-1130-001-432001 Professional Services $366,202.00