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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 22/0461, UPIN 19101MF0XV01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Allgood Construction Co., Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 25%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 44.73%
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 of a change in contract with Allgood Construction Co., Inc., in connection with West Gulf Bank Road from I45 to Airline Drive, adding 100 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $128,309.80, Job No. 22/0461-6, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWDBE Current Participation: 44.73%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project includes the construction of four 11-foot-wide concrete pavement with a 24-foot median, and 8-foot-wide sidewalk along both sides West Gulf Bank Road from Interstate 45 Freeway to Airline Drive. It also includes the drainage improvements.
During the excavation and installation of the waterline between STA 103+40 and STA 105+35, unexpected contamination was discovered. Specifically, diesel and gas were found within the excavated material, creating environmental hazards that required immediate attention.
The presence of contaminants requires specific environmental remediation efforts, including lab testing and the development of a comprehensive remediation plan, as recommended by Harris County and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
This unforeseen environmental contamination has impacted the project's timeline and cost due to necessary adjustments for proper handling of hazardous materials, ensuring public safety, and meeting regulatory requirements. This change will add additional amount of $128,309.80 and adding...
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