Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): D2017-088; HAY Center Campus
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Arch-Con Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 35%
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): 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 by Housing and Community Development for approval of partial release of retainage in the amount of $500,000.00 to Arch-Con Corporation for 3131 Gulf Freeway (The Hay Center), Houston TX 77003 - New Construction - 2020, Job No. 220335, UPIN 21035MF1PA01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 35%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project includes new construction of two buildings and site development on a 3.268-acre site at 3131 Gulf Freeway. The residential building is a three story 50-unit building for youth aging out of foster care with community space, kitchen, a small gym, a business center, and private study rooms. The other building is a one-story commercial building for wrap-around services, including huddle/meeting rooms, a computer lab, life skills training rooms, administrative offices, administrative and building support. The two buildings are connected by a covered walkway. Site development includes underground detention below surface parking and outdoor landscaped areas.
Expected Impact:
Partial release of retainage will allow the general contractor to fund their self, subcontractors, and suppliers for services, labor, and mat...
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