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 S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 25103MF3PK01; Job No. 26-0232
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Alliance Laboratories, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 Alliance Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $609,001.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Service for Roadway Maintenance – Asphalt Rehabilitation Package - 2- 2026, UPIN 25103MF3PK01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The project limits extend along Louetta road, from 500' East of Champion Forest Dr. to West of I-45, totaling approx. 6.8 miles The proposed improvements include base repairs, milling and overlay, updated pavement markings, and replacement of ADA ramps.
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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