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): L500-01-00-E003
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lecon, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
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 change in contract No. 4 with Lecon, Inc., for Zube Storm Water Detention Basin Phase 3, adding 5 calendar days and $534,856.93 to the contract amount (Little Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-27, Project ID L500-01-00-E003, Job No. 21/0240, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program).
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Background and Discussion:
This contract amendment adjusts project quantities to reflect the actual work completed, as measured in the field and verified by the Engineer of Record. The amendment includes a $534,856.93 increase to the purchase order and extends the contract duration by five days.
Expected Impact:
This change will allow the contractor to complete construction of 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.
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