Legislation Details

File #: 25-7079    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 10/29/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action: 11/13/2025
Title: Request for approval to reduce retainage by 3% (from 5% to 2%) on Contract 244 for The Gonzalez Group, LP for the construction of a new Sam Houston East EZ TAG Store located at 3343 East Sam Houston Parkway South (Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 14%).
Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, 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): E19-0244; Contract No. 244
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Gonzalez Group, LP

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 14%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 14%
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): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to reduce retainage by 3% (from 5% to 2%) on Contract 244 for The Gonzalez Group, LP for the construction of a new Sam Houston East EZ TAG Store located at 3343 East Sam Houston Parkway South (Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 14%).
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Background and Discussion:
On March 26, 2024, Commissioners Court approved the contract award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements to The Gonzalez Group, LP for the construction of a new Sam Houston East EZ TAG Store located at 3343 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, Texas 77505.

On October 10, 2023, Commissioners Court approved a request for approval for advertisement to obtain construction bids for the Sam Houston East EZ TAG Store Construction located at 3343 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, Texas 77505.

This project will replace a leased facility that has limited parking with a modern facility that will provide
improved customer experience while ensuring facilities are fully functional and safe for staff. This is better
aligned with HCTRA's current and future needs and with the County's Priority Outcomes. HCTRA strives to
maintain its physical infrastructure in superior condition for the public.


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