Legislation Details

File #: 26-1908    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 3/9/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Texas Dewatering LLC in the amount of $2,377,779 for channel erosion repairs at Little Cypress Creek Watershed for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250412), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.16%.
Attachments: 1. 26-1908 Award Job No. 250412 Texas Dewatering LLC.pdf
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): 250412
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Dewatering LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 15.16%
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 of an award on the basis of low bid to Texas Dewatering LLC in the amount of $2,377,779 for channel erosion repairs at Little Cypress Creek Watershed for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250412), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.16%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project's purpose is to repair HCFCD channel L105-00-00 including erosion and slope failure repairs, installation of riprap for protecting against future failures, removal and disposal of sediment accumulations, replacement of aging outfall pipes and structures, and the installation of backslope swales to assist integrity of channel slopes and ensure proper drainage from property adjacent to the channel. This repair work can be completed as a result of the passage of the Maintenance Matters proposition.

Expected Impact:
This project restores the conveyance capacity and overall functionality of channel L105-00-00 to its original as-designed condition. It stops the spread of currently worsening erosions as well as prevents the formation of future erosions.

Alternative Options:
The "Do Nothing" option to L105-00-00 would allow continued erosion in channel slopes, berms, and around concrete structures, ...

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