Legislation Details

File #: 26-2231    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/31/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc. in connection with Intersection Improvement - Vickery Street at Lauder Road - 2021, adding 151 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0084-4, UPIN 22102MF2G801, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.35%, MWBE Current Participation: 24.48%.
Attachments: 1. 26-2231-CIC-22102MF2G801-Vickery Street-24-0084-4-Environmental Allies-P2-04162026
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 24/0084, UPIN 22102MF2G801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 28.35%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 24.48%
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 a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc. in connection with Intersection Improvement - Vickery Street at Lauder Road - 2021, adding 151 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0084-4, UPIN 22102MF2G801, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.35%, MWBE Current Participation: 24.48%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project consists of improvements to the intersection of Vickery Street at Lauder Road, including road widening, turning lanes, full-width concrete replacement, sidewalks, bus pads and a traffic signal

Added 151 days to the contract due to delays associated with procurement and installation of the traffic signal controller box. The controller box experienced manufacturers lead time delays and was shipped on June 30, 2025, and delivered on July 2, 2025. Installation was further delayed due to a required meter address change, which was completed on September 2, 2025. Signal installation, inspection, and activation were completed on October 16, 2025. This change will add 151 additional days.

Expected Impact:
Increase the total number of days of the contract.


Alternative Options:
No action will result in substandard co...

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