Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240415
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20.21%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $6,001,563.50 for drainage improvements for Dowdell Woods Subdivision for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240415), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.21%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is in Northwest Harris County in both the White Oak Bayou and Cypress Creek watersheds. It is west of N. Eldridge Parkway and north of Cypress North Houston Road. The drainage system is currently roadside ditches. The proposed improvements are to regrade the roadside ditches, install a storm sewer system below the ditches, and connect to the K500-01-00 detention basin expansion project for mitigation on this project.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. No impact on project schedule or cost anticipated.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to approve the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if
not approved, the project cannot be constructed.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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