Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Premier Demolition Services, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 by the Toll Road Authority for approval of an emergency/confirming purchase order number to Premier Demolition Services, LLC, for emergency repairs and tile replacement at the Washburn Tunnel, located at 3100 Federal Road, Houston, TX 77015, for a not to exceed amount of $395,000.00 (Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
On March 28, 2025, and January 29, 2026, portions of the tunnel's interior tile lining failed, and the failing debris struck several vehicles. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the damage was limited to the motorists' vehicles. During both incidents, HCTRA immediately took action to protect motorists by having HDR Engineering, Inc. inspect the facility.
HDR's findings show that further delaying the removal of the 75-year-old tile lining would create unacceptable risk for the facility and the public. They also state that installing a temporary netting system to catch falling tile would worsen the issue.
Based on their professional assessment and recommendations, immediate mitigation measures are necessary to stabilize the condition and prevent failure or further deterioration.
Expected Impact:
Restore the facility to a safe operating condition.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended soluti...
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