Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24102MF3B101
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.
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 Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $210,418.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for BS2N Northshore Area - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3B101, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The BS2N Northshore area project consists of concrete panel replacement and drainage inlet repairs, as well as 15,025 linear feet of smooth riding surface and striping.
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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