Legislation Details

File #: 26-5481    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 8/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with Brooks & Sparks, Inc. in the amount of $103,840.00 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct drainage improvements to the Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 West, UPIN 19103MF12H02, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
Attachments: 1. Award-19103MF12H02-Brooks&Sparks-Barwood West-P3-8.25.26.pdf

Primary Department: County Engineer

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

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19103MF12H02

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Brooks & Sparks, Inc.

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  0% - Non-Divisible

 

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 to execute an agreement with Brooks & Sparks, Inc. in the amount of $103,840.00 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct drainage improvements to the Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 West, UPIN 19103MF12H02, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

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Background and Discussion:

The project consists of constructing storm sewer drainage improvements to convey runoff from the Barwood West Subdivision to HCFCD Unit E133-00-00.  The proposed work includes open-cut installation of new storm sewer facilities, associated street paving, demolition and removal of existing storm sewer segments, traffic control, construction storm water pollution prevention measures, replacement of pavement removed for drainage improvements, pavement markings, and required water and sanitary relocations.

 

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. No impact on project schedule or cost anticipated.

 

Alternative Options:

The County could elect to approve the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the project will not proceed with construction.

 

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

County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.

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:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

6/29/2021

67, File #: 21-3116

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): Barwood Subdivision West

Precinct(s): Precinct 3

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Engineering

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

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Total Existing Budget

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Total Additional Budget Request

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Total Funding Sources

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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

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No. of Grant Years

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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

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$

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief, Engineering & Architectural Services, OCE

 

Attachments (if applicable): Contract & Exhibits