Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
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): U100-00-00-X076
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 24.88%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 91.49%
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 change in contract No. 2 with Environmental Allies Inc., for rehabilitation of channels within Addicks Reservoir, resulting in an addition of $208,750 to the contract amount (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Project ID U100-00-00-X076, Job No. 25/0303, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 24.88%, MWBE Current Participation: 91.49%).
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Background and Discussion:
This change in contract is needed to complete the construction contract for this project. The purpose is to increase the quantities of Riprap Gradation No. 1 for Channel U202. The project needs an additional budget increase of $208,750.00 to complete the original scope of work. Riprap Gradation No. 1 is being adjusted to reallocate funds to another channel (U107) to cover an immediately underestimated item. Riprap Gradation No. 1 is being increased due to previously underestimated quantities. Both items need to be adjusted to reflect the actual quantities needed at the project.
Expected Impact:
This change will allow the contractor to construct the project so that Harris County can realize
intended flood risk reduction benefits.
Alternative Options:
This is an active construction contract; therefore, there are limited alternatives ...
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