Legislation Details

File #: 26-1767    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. in the amount of $26,369.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Prado Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19103MF16N01; Job No. 23/0462
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HVJ Associates, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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 of an amendment to an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. in the amount of $26,369.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Prado Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:

The Prado Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements project is in northwest Harris County, within the Cypress Creek Watershed. The subdivision is serviced by a single road, Prado Street, west of Grant Road. The existing storm water drainage system consists primarily of open ditches which ultimately outfalls to HCFCD Unit No. K100-00-00. This project includes the installation of underground drainage utilities, reconstruction of existing concrete pavement and driveways throughout the Prado Woods Subdivision.

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 standar...

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