Legislation Details

File #: 26-0932    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 1/29/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker, LTD, in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $35,737.22, Job No. 24/0313-2, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.82%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.06%.
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. 24/0313, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CE Barker, LTD

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.82%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 8.06%
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):
title
Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker, LTD, in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $35,737.22, Job No. 24/0313-2, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.82%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.06%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Office of the County Engineer received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for wastewater and water projects. Through a vetting process, the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System project was selected. The project scope includes sanitary sewer lines, manholes, a lift station and a force main, as well as connecting properties to the new system and abandoning existing septic systems. This initiative addresses environmental concerns by replacing failing septic systems that risk contaminating roadside ditches and nearby waterways.

This change order is tied to PCO-3: Due to the change in location of the power pole by the electric provider (Center point Energy), the underground electrical service duct bank required an extension of approximately 80 feet from the power pole to the Lift Station property to maintain service continuity, to comply with ...

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