Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): A120-00-00-C004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rebel Contractors, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Rebel Contractors, Inc., for the Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements Package 2, adding 47 calendar days (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project ID A120-00-00-C004, Job No. 20/0244A, Precinct 2, project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program).
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Background and Discussion:
Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements Package 2 includes clearing and grubbing, excavating, and disposing of material, constructing concrete channel lining, and removing and replacing storm sewer system components. The purpose of this contract change is to add a new pay item to accommodate unforeseen removal work encountered during construction and to add 47 calendar days (15 days for additional work and 32 days for inclement weather). This will be a $0 contract change as the additional costs will be offset through reductions in other items that are no longer needed.
Expected Impact:
This change will allow the contractor to construct the project so that Harris County can realize intended flood risk reduction benefits.
Alternative Options:
This is an active construction contract, so there are not many alternatives to approving a change order other than cancelling the contract which is not recommended as doing so would substantially delay the remaining work in the construction contract.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunit...
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