Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 15104MF0D701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Atser, LP.
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 Atser, LP. in the amount of $232,480.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Service for North Eldridge Parkway - from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road - 2015, UPIN 15104MF0D701, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project involves upgrading North Eldridge Parkway from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road from a 2-lane asphalt roadway to 4-lane concrete curb and gutter boulevard, in 100-foot right-of-way, with 32-foot raised medians and an underground storm sewer system.
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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