Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-008 “Courthouse Architectural Services for Round XV Cycle of The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP)” to the highest ranking firm, Architexas, specializing in historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and master planning of historic courthouses for the preparation of a

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Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-008 “Courthouse Architectural Services for Round XV Cycle of The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP)” to the highest ranking firm, Architexas, specializing in historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and master planning of historic courthouses for the preparation of a comprehensive Historic Courthouse Master Preservation Plan for the Webb County Courthouse. The Master Preservation Plan shall be developed in accordance with the requirements, guidelines, standards, and review procedures of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties in accordance with the State of Texas Government Code: Professional Services Procurement Act and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the Professional Service Agreement with awarded firm and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services) - FY 2026-2027] Issue: On June 8, 2026, The Webb County Commissioners Court terminated the architectural contract with Mr. Steven Tillotson, and further instructed the Purchasing Agent to advertise an RFQ for Architectural Services for Round XV cycle of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP), pursuant to the Professional Services Procurement Act. Solution: The purpose of the Master Preservation Plan is to provide Webb County with a comprehensive long-range roadmap for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, maintenance, modernization, and future use of the historic courthouse while preserving its architectural integrity, historic significance, and continued functionality as a public facility. Consideration to award to the highest ranking firm as recommended by the Evaluation Committee and the Webb County Purchasing Agent pursuant to the Texas Professional Services Act. Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare the terms, conditions, and fees associated with the requested services and return to the Webb County Commissioners Court for final approval and execution of the Professional Services Agreement.

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