Legislation Details

File #: 25-1463    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/5/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/27/2025 Final action: 3/27/2025
Title: Request for approval of a change in contract with Precise Services, Inc., in connection with HCSFNC - TO6 - Connorvale Development, with an addition in the amount of $10,920.00, Job No. 24/0139-1, UPIN 21289MF1Z501, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.22%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

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): Job No. 24/0139, UPIN 21289MF1Z501
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Precise Services, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 25.22%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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):
title
Request for approval of a change in contract with Precise Services, Inc., in connection with HCSFNC - TO6 - Connorvale Development, with an addition in the amount of $10,920.00, Job No. 24/0139-1, UPIN 21289MF1Z501, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.22%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
In response to the destruction brought on by Hurricane Harvey that underscored critical shortages in Harris County's inventory of affordable homes, Harris County's Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) matches individuals and families with opportunities to purchase new affordable homes in growing development throughout the County.

During the project execution, it was discovered that additional trees not shown on the original topographic survey are present within the project limits. As a result, the area for clearing and grubbing will need to be increased by 0.7 acres. This change will add an additional amount of $10,920.00, and no additional days.

Expected Impact:
Increase the total cost for the contract.

Alternative Options:
No action will result in substandard construction.

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