Legislation Details

File #: 26-3973    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 6/10/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/25/2026 Final action: 6/25/2026
Title: Request for approval of change in contract No. 8 with LASS Engineering and Construction, LLC, for general drainage system repairs - south, resulting in an addition of $640,502 to the contract amount (Project ID Z100-00-00-X334, Job No. 25/0003, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.58%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%).
Attachments: 1. 062526 CIC LASS Z100-X334 CW backup.pdf
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): Z100-00-00-X334
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): LASS Engineering and Construction, LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18.58%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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. 8 with LASS Engineering and Construction, LLC, for general drainage system repairs - south, resulting in an addition of $640,502 to the contract amount (Project ID Z100-00-00-X334, Job No. 25/0003, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.58%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%).
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Background and Discussion:
This Contract Change will add quantities for Bid Item 02378-05 (Granular Fill, Gravel to Riprap Gradation No. 2) and Bid Item 02378-22 (Riprap, Gradation No. 1) for work at Site B104-00-00-X016. In addition, a new Bid Item, 02642-01 (18-Inch Corrugated Metal Pipe), will be added to compensate for completed work at Site W167-00-00-X005. This change is necessary to provide adequate funding and incorporate the required bid item adjustments needed to complete the construction scope of the project.

These services will provide support for infrastructure work that will be executed as a result of the passage of the "Maintenance Matters" Proposition in November 2024.

Expected Impact:
This change will allow the contractor to construct the project so that Harris County can realize intended flood risk reduction benefits.

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