Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 230455
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Quiddity Engineering, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Quiddity Engineering, LLC in the amount of $4,085,689 for professional engineering, support services, and construction phase services for flood reduction improvements along Salt Water Ditch for the Flood Control District (230455), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
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Background and Discussion:
Saltwater Ditch is a tributary to Sims Bayou that provides drainage to approximately 3.87 square miles of highly urbanized watershed which has led to increased flooding in the area. The Feasibility Study dated January 29, 2021, recommended (1) conversion of the existing Saltwater Ditch into an enclosed storm sewer system, from Calhoun Road to Sims Bayou (approximately 18,200 LF or 3.45 miles), and (2) design and construction of detention basins on sites owned by the City of Houston for flood mitigation. Project is located in south-central Harris County within the corporate limits of the City of Houston south of I- 610 and east of SH-288. Design is bond and CDB-MIT funded, and Construction is CDBG-MIT funded.
Expected Impact:
The project will reduce flood risks and strengthen resiliency in the Sims Bayou Watershed by a...
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