Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 25101MF3RN01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Aviles Engineering Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval to execute an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $97,253.25 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related services for Park and Road Improvements - Eisenhower Park - 2024, UPIN 25101MF3RN01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The intent of the project is to rebuild approximately 3 Miles of the roadway in a manner that enhances resilience against future extreme weather events. During the May 2024 Derecho event, Eisenhower Park experienced severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from Lake Houston Dam, San Jacinto River, and nearby rivers. Flood waters and high winds washed out roads, undermined culverts, and ditch slope, damaged/displaced gates, signs, and trees and vegetative debris.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will allow the firm to conduct field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and various other construction materials to ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering Department's adopted standards and specifications as required by state law.
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