Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240448
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 22.84%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting specifications to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $10,191,331 for drainage improvements in the Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 3 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, with certain items not being awarded (240448), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.84%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is located in Northwest Harris County in both the White Oak Bayou and Cypress Creek watersheds, west of North Eldridge Parkway and north of Cypress North Houston Road. The existing drainage system consists of roadside ditches. Proposed improvements include an upgraded storm sewer system and re-grade roadside ditches.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. No impact on project schedule or cost anticipated.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to approve the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the project will not proceed with construction.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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