Legislation Details

File #: 25-5684    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 9/2/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with Brooks & Sparks, Inc., in the amount of $323,082.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% Non-Divisible.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 19103MF12H01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Brooks and Sparks, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Brooks & Sparks, Inc., in the amount of $323,082.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements project is located southwest of the intersection of N Eldridge Pkwy and Cypress North Houston Road. The existing drainage system includes underground storm sewer with concrete curb and gutter streets. The scope of work for this project consists of upsizing the underground storm sewer in the subdivision to provide accommodation for increased conveyance to HCFCD channel E132-00-00. The additional funds will cover the construction phase services agreement for construction oversight of the subdivision drainage improvements.

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 appro...

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