Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240300
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HVJ Associates, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with HVJ Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for construction materials testing for the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System Project for the Office of the County Engineer (ARPA), and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240300), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Engineering Department received American Rescue Plan Act funding for wastewater and water projects. Through a vetting process, the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System project was selected. The scope of work includes sanitary sewer lines, manholes, a lift station, a force main, connections to properties, and abandonment of septic systems. The project brings a public sewer system to an area where residents use septic systems, many of which are failing and can contaminate roadside ditches and public waterways. Since federal funds are being used, procurement of professional services and construction services must follow federal procurement guidelines. Construction Materials Testing professional services are needed during the construction phase of the project.
Expected Impact:
Construction Materials Testing ensures that construction materials meet the project specifications.
Alternative Options:
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