Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Leslie Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24104MF38E01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): B2Z Engineering, LLC
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 B2Z Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $103,025.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Katy Service Center - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38E01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2022 the service facility located at 16355 Clay Road and occupied by Precinct 4, Harris County staff was destroyed by a fire. The Road and Bridge team has been operating out of a temporary building structure that limits efficiency and functionality. This facility is vital to supporting the team in maintaining infrastructure and providing rapid emergency response throughout Precinct 4, as well as providing the necessary resources to effectively serve the community.
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.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law. Thu...
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