Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, Env SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 21102MF1XE01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HVJ Associates, 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 for approval to execute an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. in the amount of $176,096.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the construction of a sidewalk along Quitman Street, UPIN 21102MF1XE01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
This project will provide on-street bike lanes, and sidewalks along Quitman Street, from Houston Avenue to Elysian Street.
Expected Impact:
The project will improve mobility and community connectivity for residents and pedestrians.
This agreement will allow the firm to conduct field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, and various other construction materials. This testing will ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering and other governing bodies specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law. Thus, alternatives include executing an agreement for similar services to a different vendor or cancelling this construction project.
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
03/14/2023
88
Approved Authorization to Negotiate
Location:
Address (if applicable): Quitman Street.
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
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