Legislation Details

File #: 24-7568    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 11/26/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $141,466.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services, in connection with Barrett Station (Phase 2 - Barrett Settlement & St. Charles Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF14Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
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. 23/0337, UPIN 19102MF14Q01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Aviles Engineering Corporation

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100% MWBE/SBE/HUB/DBE
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100% MWBE/SBE/HUB/DBE
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 Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $141,466.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services, in connection with Barrett Station (Phase 2 - Barrett Settlement & St. Charles Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF14Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:

Installation of underground storm sewer, repair and replacement of concrete and asphalt pavement throughout the Barrett Station Subdivision for Harris County Precinct 2.

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. 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 issuing a purchase order for similar services to a different vendor or ...

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