Legislation Details

File #: 26-0929    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 1/29/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc., in connection with the construction of Lockwood Overpass Parking Lot & Improvements, adding 10 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0407-2, UPIN 21102MF1SM01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.21%, MWBE Current Participation: 10.80%.

Primary Department: County Engineer

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

 

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): Job No. 24/0407, UPIN 21102MF1SM01

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, Inc.

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 25.21%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 10.80%

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 a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc., in connection with the construction of Lockwood Overpass Parking Lot & Improvements, adding 10 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0407-2, UPIN 21102MF1SM01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.21%, MWBE Current Participation: 10.80%.

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Background and Discussion:

The project involves constructing new roadways-Marron Park Way and Maplewood Trailhead Lane-and new parking areas beneath the Lockwood Overpass, along with a traffic signal at the intersection of Marron Park Way and Lockwood Drive.  It also includes the construction of a retaining wall, stormwater drainage system, and extensions of water and sanitary lines connecting to existing utilities along Lockwood Drive. Additional improvements consist of sidewalks, trails, and the installation of decorative streetlight, pedestrian pathway, and parking lot lighting.  This change in contract includes:

 

PCO#4 - The quantity of stamped concrete has increased substantially due to a miscalculation during the PS&E phase, where the initial assumed quantity was 6 SF, while the actual quantity scaled from the plans is approximately 975 SF. Although this quantity was previously revised, the installation occurs within the Lockwood intersection and must be completed in multiple phases to maintain traffic operations and ensure safety. These phased activities add complexity and extend the overall duration. Therefore, an additional 10 days to the contract is justified to accommodate the phased construction requirements and ensure proper completion of the work.

 

Expected Impact:

This action allows for the completion of the project as designed and per the contract documents and the Contractor to be compensated for the actual work performed.

 

Alternative Options:

Continue with the original plan.

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):  N/A

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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04/10/2025

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Contract Award

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026

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: Erwin Burden, PE, CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Harris County Office of the County Engineer

 

Attachments (if applicable): County Auditor’s Form 1258B