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. 23/0138 - UPIN 19101MF14M01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HVJ Associates, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 27%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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 amendment to an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc., in the amount of $23,285.63 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related services for Evergreen Villas Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14M01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Construction of a new detention basin, underground drainage utilities, driveway culverts, and reconstruction of concrete driveways and roadway in the Evergreen Villas Subdivision.
Expected Impact:
Constructing underground utilities and reconstructing the roadway will improve drainage and paving conditions, thereby improving mobility and safety for all road users and flood resiliency for all adjacent properties. Amending this agreement will allow the firm to complete field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and various other construction materials. This testing will ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering and other governing bodies specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law. Thus, alternatives include executing an agreement for similar services with a different vendor or cancelling this construction project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public ...
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