Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, PE, PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19101MF12F01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Arcadis U.S., Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 31%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. in the amount of $99,940.10 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct Drainage Improvements to Fountainview Section 1 and 2 Subdivision, UPIN 19101MF12F01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal 31%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project study area is bound by Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) Unit# P133-00-00 on the north, Aldine Bender Road on the south, HCFCD Unit# P133-04-00 on the west, and HCFCD Unit# P133-03-00 on the east. The majority of the study area is residential, comprised of single-family homes with concrete sidewalks and a curb and gutter storm sewer system. An evaluation of the existing storm sewer system showed that the existing storm sewer pipes do not meet current County criteria due to insufficient capacity to convey the 2-year storm event or have a diameter less than the specified minimum diameter size of 24-inches. In addition to the undersized storm sewer within the neighborhood, it was also determined that the receiving channels restrict the study area’s ability to drain. During the 100-year storm event, flow from P133-00-00 backs up into the two tributary channels, P133-03-00 and P133-04-00. These tributary channels then cause the storm sewer system within the subdivision to fill up resulting in ponding within the neighborhood until water surface elevations in the channels recede and allow the neighborhood to drain. Drainage analysis of the subdivision began in early 2019 as a part of the 2018 Bond program for subdivision drainage improvements. The current drainage analysis has shown that upsizing existing storm sewer to convey the 2- year storm event and incorporating a detention pond to mitigate increases in flow prior to outfalling into P133-00-00 will provide the optimal reduction in flood risk for the subdivision. This agreement includes construction phase services for the improvements described above.
Expected Impact:
Through this agreement, Arcadis will provide necessary input through the construction phase including surveying, schedule reviews, response to RFI’s and other general construction support. This project seeks to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. This contract is a step in the process to reduce the financial, physical, and emotional burden flood damage places on homeowners and will reduce the financial impact of recovery costs to the Fountainview subdivision homeowners, Harris County, and FEMA.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the project area will continue to experience flood risk.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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1/7/2020 |
1.e.1 |
Authorization to Negotiate approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Fountainview Sec. 1 & 2 Subdivision
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Professional Services |
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Total Current Budget |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Anticipated Court Date: January 31, 2023
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Tim Smelcer, P.E., Project Manager, Harris County Engineering Recovery and Resiliency Department
Attachments (if applicable): Contract Document