Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E, PMP, CFM
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19101MF14201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): ): Cobb Fendley and Associates, Inc
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an amendment with Cobb Fendley and Associates, Inc in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 adding $896,081.00, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2. Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Pine Trails Subdivision is in Northeast Harris County, Texas, Precinct 2 (redistricted from Precinct 1). The
subdivision consists of approximately 525 acres and 1,800 homes. The residents have experienced structural flooding during several recent flood events. Approximately 264 homes were reported to have flooded during Hurricane Harvey. The purpose of this project is to reduce flood risk for homes. The proposed solution
includes upgrading storm sewers and adding 3 detention ponds. This amendment includes professional design services to add roadway pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation to the project scope.
Expected Impact:
Approving this amendment contributes to the project, which seeks to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. This agreement is a step in the process to reduce the financial, physical, and emotional burden flood damage places on homeowners and will reduce the financial impact of recovery costs to the Pine Trails subdivision homeowners, Harris Coun...
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