Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250288
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Carlson McClain Construction Company LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17.14%
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to rescind an award from First Class Projects, Inc. in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on January 8, 2026 and approve a new award to Carlson McClain Construction Company LLC in the amount of $3,724,745 for channel repairs for White Oak Bayou (2025) for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250288), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.14%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Flood Control District General Conditions stipulates in Article 2.1.A "Within ten (10) Days after receipt of the Notice of Award, Contractor shall furnish and file with the Purchasing Agent the necessary Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and certificates of insurance and endorsements, as well as any other documents...". Harris County Purchasing communication with First Class Projects, Inc. is documented concerning the requirements for the submittal of bonds. First Class Projects failed to submit the bonds per the contract requirements.
The General Conditions stipulates in Article 2.5.A "If the Bidder to whom the award is made fails to furnish a required Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and certificates of insurance and endorsements as herein provide...
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