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Aransas County awards architectural services RFQ to Garza, Fawnberger & Associates
Summary
The Aransas County Commissioners Court approved awarding RFQ #20205-201 for architectural services on the county upgrade project to Garza, Fawnberger and Associates. Commissioners cited the firm's prior work, including work on the Texas State Aquarium addition, in supporting the choice.
Aransas County Commissioners authorized the county to award the architectural-services request for qualifications (RFQ #20205-201) for the county upgrade project to Garza, Fawnberger and Associates.
Commissioner discussion and staff summaries noted that Garza, Fawnberger and Associates participated in the RFQ evaluation alongside county staff members Charissa, Elle and Keith Barrett and that the firm stood out in the evaluation. A commissioner remarked that the firm had previously worked on projects for the Texas State Aquarium, including its expansion work.
The motion to award the contract passed on a voice vote during the special meeting. No member of the court indicated a conflict of interest on the record.
The award advances the county's upgrade project into the design phase; staff will coordinate contracting and scope finalization with the selected firm. The county did not provide contract dollar amounts or a schedule in the meeting record; staff indicated mayoral or project-specific follow-up will be scheduled as the agreement and scopes are finalized.
