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. 23/0278, UPIN 19102MF17801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HVJ Associates, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
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 $60,781.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Barrett Station (Phase 1 - Dreamland Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements aka Barrett Station Drainage Improvements, UPIN 19102MF17801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project includes the construction of underground drainage utilities and reconstruction of driveways and roadway in the Barrett Station (Phase 1 - Dreamland Place) Subdivision. HVJ Associates, Inc. will provide construction materials testing services to support the project in construction.
Expected Impact:
Reconstructing these roadways and installation of underground storm sewer will improve pavement conditions and drainage capacity, 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 to ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering Department adopted standards and specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law. Thus, alternatives include issuing a purchas...
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