Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 23/0027; UPIN: 19103MF14801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Blazey Construction Services, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 31%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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 of a change in contract with Blazey Construction Services, LLC, in connection with Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision drainage improvements (2018), with an addition in the amount of $98,290.00, Job No. 23/0027, UPIN 19103MF14801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 31%, MWDBE Current Participation Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is located in northwest Harris County, north of Cypress North Houston Road and east of North
Eldridge Parkway. The existing drainage system consists of roadside ditches which outfall to the west of the
subdivision via 24 to 36-inch pipes at three points along HCFCD Channel K161-00-00 and to Cypress Creek
from a fourth outfall at the northeast corner of the subdivision. The scope and proposed improvements
include bringing the subdivision roadways into compliance with Harris County Standards, constructing storm
sewer underlying roadside ditches, regrading roadside ditches, upsizing and replacing driveway culverts,
replacing driveways, and the construction of a storm water detention basin.
The Change in contract request new items for the following:
• PCO-1: Removal of Septic tanks - Added New Item “Remove Septic Tanks” additional cost for the amount of $3,250.00. Change in contract is due to difference in field conditions. During Clearing and Grubbing operations at the Proposed Detention Pond area, contractor uncovered 5 septic tanks. Contractor submitted RFI #02 requesting a new item to cover the scope of work. Engineer of Record and Harris County accepted the request.
• PCO-2 : Dry Jack and Bore 24 inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe - Added New Item “Dry Bore 24” Reinforced Concrete Pipe W/36” Steel casing , Complete in Place” additional cost for the amount of $183,142.40. Deducted from Existing Item “Bore and Jack 24” RCP” the amount of $88,102.40. Change in contract is due to difference in field conditions. Plans called for Jack and Bore 24” Reinforced Concrete Pipe to connect the proposed North end of Detention Pond to the existing HCFCD UNIT # K100-00-00 CYPRESS CREEK. Contractor discovered that the underground material was white silty sand and that the standard Jack and Bore would not hold the material enough to jack the 24” Reinforced Concrete Pipe through. Contractor proposed Dry Jack and Bore 24” Reinforced Concrete Pipe using a 36” Steel casing. The Engineer of Record and Harris County agreed with the proposal.
Expected Impact:
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 contractor award 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 Tower Oaks Plaza subdivision homeowners, Harris County, and FEMA.
The fiscal impact for this project will come from the 1080 Funding for the Recovery and Resiliency Division
subdivision projects with the long-term goal of reducing drainage costs in the future. No impact to project
schedule or staffing anticipated.
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
_X Transportation
_X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
|
4/04/2023 |
232 |
Contract Award |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
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FY 24 |
FY 25 |
Next 3 FYs |
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Incremental Expenditures (do NOT write values in thousands or millions) |
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Labor Expenditures |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Non-Labor Expenditures |
$98,290.00 |
$ |
$ |
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Total Incremental Expenditures |
$98,290.00 |
$ |
$ |
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Funding Sources (do NOT write values in thousands or millions) |
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Existing Budget |
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1080 - Infrastructure Fund |
$98,290.00 |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Current Budget |
$98,290.00 |
$ |
$ |
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Additional Budget Requested |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Requested |
$98,290.00 |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Positions Requested |
- |
- |
- |
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Total Personnel |
- |
- |
- |
Anticipated Court Date: November 14, 2023
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Director of Disaster & Recovery Resiliency Division, Harris County Engineering Department
Attachments (if applicable): Change in Contract