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): B513-02-00-E003
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): A Morfin Trucking LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18.71%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 30.74%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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. 2 with A Morfin Trucking LLC, for the Baywood Stormwater Detention Basin, adding 55 calendar days and resulting in an addition of $274,046.49 to the contract amount (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-72, Project ID B513-02-00-E003, Job No. 24/0188, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.71%, MWBE Current Participation: 30.74%).
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this contract change is to increase underestimated pay item quantities for 3"x5" granular fill, geotextile filter material, and crushed limestone flex-base needed to complete the all-weather maintenance road, and to extend the contract duration for inclement weather days experienced by the Contractor. This contract change increases the contract value by $274,046.49 and adds 55 days to the contract duration.
Expected Impact:
This change will allow the contractor to construct 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...
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