Legislation Details

File #: 25-7132    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 of a change in contract with Bear Services, LP, in connection with final construction of Hike and Bike Trail - Southbelt Trail - 2023, with a deduction in the amount of $45,458.62, Job No. 21/0365-1, UPIN 24102MF34401, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 22.57%.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

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): Job No. 21/0365, UPIN 24102MF34401
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Bear Services, LP

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 16%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 22.57%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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):
title
Request for approval of a change in contract with Bear Services, LP, in connection with final construction of Hike and Bike Trail - Southbelt Trail - 2023, with a deduction in the amount of $45,458.62, Job No. 21/0365-1, UPIN 24102MF34401, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 22.57%.
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Background and Discussion:
Design and Construction of concrete hike & bike trail around Southbelt Trail. The proposed trail will replace the existing asphalt trail.

The budget variances across the project resulted from a mix of effective resource management, value engineering, and strategic procurement that led to cost savings in some areas, while necessary scope adjustments, unforeseen site conditions, and regulatory compliance requirements caused certain items to exceed their budgeted amounts. This change order will deduct $45,458.62.

Expected Impact:
Deduct the total cost for the contract

Alternative Options:
No action will result in substandard construction.


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