Discussion and possible action to enter into an architecture services contract (AIA Document B104-2017-Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect) with EIKON Consulting Group, LLC for the design (construction plans and specifications) of the Webb County Emergency Operations Center (approximately 1,750 square feet of the 2nd Floor of the former HEB Building-1002 Farragut Street) for a total cost of One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000.00) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #2703-5205-001-474501 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021-American Rescue Plan-Administrtion-Construction In Progess-Emegency Operation Center]

Issue: The Webb County Commissioners Court designated the need for the construction of an Emergency Operations Center to be located on the second floor of the new Sheriff's Office Building located at 1002 Farragut Street and for ARPA funds to be used to design and construct the Emergency Operations Center. 

Solution: At its October 24, 2022 Commissioners Court Meeting, the Commissioners Court awarded RFQ 2022-016 "Emergency Operation Center Architectural Services" to EIKON Consulting Group, LLC to design (plans and specifications) for the construction of the Emergency Operation Center.

Result: Eikon Consulting Group, LLC will do the Architectural Design of Webb County's Emergency Operations Center.

With the creation of Webb County's very own Emergency Operations Center, Webb County ensures the most vulnerable populations within the community and region are safeguarded against man-made and natural disasters. The Project entails the renovation of the 2nd Floor of the former HEB building in downtown Laredo for the purpose of constructing an Emergency Operations Center. The Emergency Operations Center will consist of an Emergency Command Center, Conference/Training Room and two offices for Emergency Management Administration. The necessary IT, Audio/Visual equipment and office furnishing will also be installed and purchased.

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