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): 7.25%
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 26 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0407-4, UPIN 21102MF1SM01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.21%, MWBE Current Participation: 7.25%.
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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 Order addresses time extensions only, with a total cost of $53,845.40 This cost will be covered entirely by reallocating funds from various bid items, and no additional funds will be added to the contract. New bid items will be established to account for the work, and calendar days will be added to the contract schedule as outlined below:
PCO#8 - Chain link Fence - Field Condition
Construction activities, particularly during retaining wall installation, have impacted the existing fence securing the adjacent Harris County Sheriff's Office, compromising site security. This change adds 121 LF of temporary fencing and approximately 470 LF of permanent 6-foot chain-link fencing with barbed wire, including one sliding gate and one pedestrian swing gate - 10 Days
PCO#9 - Utilities under Lockwood Drive - Field Conditions
Steel casing is required for the Lockwood sanitary line crossing to comply with design standards. The design firm confirmed it is needed from manhole to manhole to protect the carrier pipe from traffic loads, prevent damage, and ensure long-term system integrity - 10 Days
PCO#10 - Inlet Top Modification - Field Conditions
The existing inlet along Lockwood is being modified from a Type C to a Type A (grate) inlet to improve drainage in the landscaped area. The current configuration restricts surface runoff, and this revision, approved by all parties, is necessary to ensure proper drainage and prevent future maintenance issues - 6 Days
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 |
153 (25-2208) |
Contract Award |
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01/08/2026 |
33 (26-0183) |
Contract Amendment for extension of project term |
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02/12/2026 |
30 (26-0929) |
Contract Amendment for extension of project term |
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03/19/2026 |
60 (26-1706) |
Contract Amendment for extension of project term |
Location:
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Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
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