Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): B104-00-00-E002
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): IDS Engineering Group, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 7%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 7%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with IDS Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $215,000, to provide additional services to investigate potential local drainage projects along Horsepen Bayou and tributaries (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID CI-023, Project ID B104-00-00-E02, Agreement No. 2021-117, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWBE Current Participation: 7%).
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Background and Discussion:
In December 2023, the Flood Control District worked with engineers to analyze the benefits of and the alternatives to Channel Conveyance Improvements along Horsepen Bayou. Based on their review and input from the local community, it was determined that the channel conveyance improvements project would not advance to construction. Instead, there was a commitment to investigate alternative local area drainage projects that may contribute to reducing flood damages in the area.
This agreement amendment will allow the engineer to provide additional services to investigate potential options for local drainage project solutions within the subdivisions draining into Horsepen Bayou and its tributaries to reduce flood risk in the area.
Expected Impact:
This engineering study will identify potential drainage ...
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