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): UPIN 20035MF1J501
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): UES Professional Solutions 63, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
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):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with UES Professional Solutions 63, LLC in the amount of $90,655.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related services in connection with Harris County's Single Family New Construction- TO3, UPIN 20035MF1J501, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
In response to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Harvey that underscored critical shortages in Harris County's inventory of affordable homes, Harris County's Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) matches individuals and families with opportunities to purchase new affordable homes in growing development throughout the County. UES Professional Solutions 63, LLC will provide construction materials testing to support the project in construction.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will allow the firm to conduct field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete and various other construction materials to ensure the materials compliance with Harris County Engineering Departments adopted standards and specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
2/27/2024
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