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 21103N302030003; Job No. 26/0085
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HTS, Inc. Consultants
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 HTS, Inc. Consultants in the amount of $195,744.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Porter Road Segment 3 - from 270' N. of Morton Ranch Road to 545' S. of Clay Road - 2020, UPIN 21103N302030003, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is for widening 2 lane asphalt pavement roadways to a 4-lane concrete Blvd. section with storm sewer drainage intersection. To comply with HC requirements, 8 parcels are needed for roadway widening.
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 testing is required by state law. Thus, alternatives include issuing a purchase order for similar services to a different vendor or cancelling this construction project.
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