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): A500-09-00-E002
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Northtex Construction LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 33%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 39.3%
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):
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Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Northtex Construction LLC, for Rough Grading for Friendswood Stormwater Detention Basin, adding 50 calendar days (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-62, Project ID A500-09-00-E002, Job No. 23/0410, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 33%, MWBE Current Participation: 39.3%).
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Background and Discussion:
This change in contract is needed to complete the construction contract for this project. This project includes clearing and grubbing, excavation and offsite disposal, installation of an outfall, and erosion control. Previous change in contract added an expansion of scope that included approximately 79,000 CY of excavation and 45 days. The purpose of this contract change is for the addition of 50 days to the contract due to inclement weather days incurred beyond the original contract allotment.
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 ...
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