Legislation Details

File #: 24-4634    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2024 Final action: 8/6/2024
Title: Request for approval of an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $51,901, to provide materials engineering and testing services in support of Inverness Forest Levee modifications project at HCFCD Unit K600-01-00 (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID K600-01-00-X016, Agreement No. 2024-38, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.50%).
Attachments: 1. 080624 AGMT AVILES 2024-38 PCT 1 backup.pdf
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): K600-01-00-X016
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Aviles Engineering Corporation

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17.50%
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 of an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $51,901, to provide materials engineering and testing services in support of Inverness Forest Levee modifications project at HCFCD Unit K600-01-00 (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID K600-01-00-X016, Agreement No. 2024-38, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.50%).
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Background and Discussion:
This is a request to award a contract for providing Construction Materials and Geotechnical tasks for quality assurance testing services during construction of the Inverness Forest Levee Modifications. This is done to provide confirmation that the levee modifications performed in this project meet the requirements of the project plans and specifications for levee modifications.

Expected Impact:
Materials engineering and testing services under this agreement will provide essential 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 assurance will help ensure that flood levee modifications are constructed properly.

Alternative Options:
The alternative to approving this item would be to accept the Contractors data regarding the construction, which would result in no independent confirmation that the work performed meets the project requ...

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