Legislation Details

File #: 24-0394    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 1/17/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/30/2024 Final action: 1/30/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute an Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC for construction materials testing program management services for all construction for the Barrier-Free HCTRA Program in two phases, and construction materials testing services and geotechnical engineering services for portions of the Barrier Free HCTRA Program in the amount of $6,900,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
Attachments: 1. 24-0394 - B2Z_-_CMT_AGREEMENT_(Barrier-Free_Program)
Department: Toll Road Authority
Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): B2Z Engineering, LLC

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval to execute an Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC for construction materials testing program management services for all construction for the Barrier-Free HCTRA Program in two phases, and construction materials testing services and geotechnical engineering services for portions of the Barrier Free HCTRA Program in the amount of $6,900,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 10, 2023, Commissioners Court approved the advertisement for Construction Material Testing (CMT) services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program. The selected engineering firms will be responsible for providing CMT services for the Barrier-Free Program. With Commissioners Court authorization to negotiate, an agreement is being made with B2Z Engineering, LLC. HCTRA anticipates returning to a future court to request addition of funds for second phase of projects.

Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Authority.

Alternative Options:
No other recommended solutions for this identified need.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
1/10/2023
128
Court approval to advertise for CMT services
8/29/2023
165
Court approval to negotiate an agreement

Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s):...

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