Legislation Details

File #: 24-1914    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the additional amount of $3,000,000 for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - March 31, 2028 (190198), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
Attachments: 1. 24-1914 Agreement- Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): 190198
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Freese and Nichols, Inc.

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the additional amount of $3,000,000 for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - March 31, 2028 (190198), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
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Background and Discussion:
Request the First Amendment for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in the additional amount of $3,000,000 for various design and improvement projects for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District. The term of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to extend until March 31, 2028, or the completion of the last of the projects under the Master Agreement, Kickerillo Mischer-Preserve-Erosion Repairs or P118-08-00 Conveyance and Detention Improvements, whichever is later. Projects under this agreement were started prior to the County's MWBE program.

Expected Impact:
It is expected to impact the project schedule, scope, costs, and grant administration deadline.

Alternative Options: If it is not completed, the alternative would be re-select engineering firm, and need alternate funding s...

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