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. 24/0084, UPIN 22102MF2G801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 28.35%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 14.96%
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 Intersection Improvement - Vickery Street at Lauder Road - 2021, adding 64 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $5,710.96, Job No. 24/0084-2, UPIN 22102MF2G801, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.35%, MWBE Current Participation: 14.96%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project involves intersection improvements at Vickery Street and Lauder Road. The planned enhancements include realigning the intersection, road widening in all directions to accommodate turn lanes, full-width concrete pavement replacement, installation of a traffic signal, new sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and bus pads.
This change order includes:
- The sprinkler lines, sprinkler valve boxes, antenna, and trees obstructing the new sidewalk installation on the west side of Vickery Street, south of Lauder Road, were not present during the survey and design, so they were not included in the bid. The Engineer of Record has no objection to the contractor pricing their relocation. This change order will add 4 days and additional cost of $5,710.96 to the contract.
- The delay was caused by the extended removal process of two utility poles-a metal streetlight pole and a wooden power line pole-that were in direct conflict with the road widening. Although the contractor promptly paid the removal fees to CenterPoint as per contract, the removal was delayed from October to January due to CenterPoint’s scheduling, impacting project progress. This change will add 60 days and no additional fees.
Expected Impact:
Increase the total cost for the contract.
Alternative Options:
No action will result in substandard construction.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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05/07/2024 |
203 (24-2763) |
Contract Award |
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01/23/2025 |
59 (25-0586) |
Contract Amendment #1 for additional funds |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Engineering |
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1070 - Mobility Fund 3109 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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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 Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025
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