Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): Z100-00-00-X305
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc., in the amount of $117,891.50, to provide materials engineering and testing services in support of drainage system repair projects in the Greens Bayou Watershed. (Project ID Z100-00-00-X305, Agreement No. 2021-02, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature).
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Background and Discussion:
This Agreement will provide materials engineering and testing services for Drainage System Repairs in the Greens Bayou Watershed. The major emphasis of this repair contract will be earthwork, including but not limited to erosion repair, slope failure repair, removal and disposal of sediment accumulations, granular fill and riprap installation, pipe removal and replacement, outfall structure removal and replacement and related items.
Expected Impact:
Materials engineering and testing services under this agreement will provide essential quality control and assurance, ensuring that soils and construction materials meet specified standards and performance criteria, ultimately leading to enhanced structural integrity and longevity while reducing risks and costs associated with earthen and material failures. This quality control and assurance will help ensure that flood risk reduction projects are constructed properly.
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