Legislation Details

File #: 25-1470    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 Ballast Point Construction, Inc., in connection with final construction of Trail - Fairmont Parkway from HCFCD B100 to Red Bluff Drive - 2021, with a deduction in the amount of $79,898.46, Job No. 23/0224-5, UPIN 22102MF2FC01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 33.71%.
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. 23/0224, UPIN 22102MF2FC01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ballast Point Construction, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 30%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 33.71%
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 Ballast Point Construction, Inc., in connection with final construction of Trail - Fairmont Parkway from HCFCD B100 to Red Bluff Drive - 2021, with a deduction in the amount of $79,898.46, Job No. 23/0224-5, UPIN 22102MF2FC01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 33.71%.
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Background and Discussion:
Construction of 10' wide trail along Fairmont Parkway from Armand Bayou Hike and Bike Trailhead to Red Bluff Drive, with a pedestrian bridge at Armand Bayou (B100-00-00). Proposed trail includes upgraded audio pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and ramps at signalized intersections at Center Street and Red Bluff Drive.

The budget variances across the project resulted from a mix of effective resource management, value engineering, and strategic procurement that led to cost savings in some areas, while necessary scope adjustments, unforeseen site conditions, and regulatory compliance requirements caused certain items to exceed their budgeted amounts. This change will deduct -$79,898.46.





Expected Impact:
Deduct the total cost for the contract.

Alternative Options:
No action will result in substandard con...

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