Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leslie Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24104MF38501; Job No. 26/0046
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): DAE & Associates LTD., d/b/a Geotech Engineering & Testing
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
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): 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 to execute an agreement with DAE & Associates LTD., d/b/a Geotech Engineering & Testing in the amount of $115,355.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Sidewalk - South Mason from Kingsland Blvd to County Line - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38501, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is around 3.5 Miles of sidewalk throughout the Cornerstones and Memorial Municipal Utility Districts (MUD) area to include ADA compliant traffic elements at all public street intersections, properly sloped driveways and retaining walls where steep grades behind the curb require it. The project improves transportation and safety measures along the project limits.
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 standards and specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testi...
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