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: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 21101MF23H01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Paradigm Consultants, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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 to negotiate with Paradigm Consultants, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Material Testing and related Services for Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 Green River Drive, UPIN 21101MF23H01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Mill and overlay reconstruction of Green River Drive from Green's Bayou to Van Hut Lane with base repair from Greens Bayou to John Ralston Road and CE King Boulevard to Van Hut Lane. Full pavement reconstruction from John Ralston Road to CE King Boulevard. Pavement improvements totaling approximately 22,094 linear feet. This project also includes installation of underground drainage utilities to mitigate flooding for all adjacent properties and roadway users.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will allow the firm to conduct field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and various other construction materials to ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering Department's adopted standards and specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law. Thus, alternatives include issuing a purchase order for similar services to a different vendor or cancelling this construction project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Servic...
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