Legislation Details

File #: 26-3127    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting specifications to Texas Dewatering, LLC in the amount of $1,526,471 for channel erosion repairs for Rolling Fork for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260054), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.29%.
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): 260054
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Dewatering, LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17.29%
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 meeting specifications to Texas Dewatering, LLC in the amount of $1,526,471 for channel erosion repairs for Rolling Fork for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260054), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.29%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project's purpose is the repair of HCFCD channel E125-00-00-X011 under the Maintenance Matters proposition, 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. HCFCD received three (3) responsive bids on March 16, 2026, for this project.
The lowest bidder, DL Glover, LLC withdrew their bid on April 22, 2026. The recommendation is to award the project to the second lowest responsible bidder, Texas Dewatering, LLC.

Expected Impact:
This project restores the conveyance capacity and overall functionality of channel E125-00-00 to its original as-designed condition. It stops the spread of currently...

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