Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250353
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 27.26%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $2,539,099 for construction of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District (CDBG-DR/GLO), and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250353), MWBE Contracted Goal: 27.26%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin (SWDB) (HCFCD Unit B512-00-00-E002) project site consists of excavating the three compartments of a stormwater detention basin bounded by Somerton Drive to the west, Ashwyne Lane to the north, CenterPoint Energy property with high voltage transmission facilities to the east, and a transmission line property to the south, within the City of La Porte, Texas. The scope of work includes the off-site disposal of approximately 45,157 cubic yards of excavated material to facilitate the construction of a dry-bottom stormwater detention basin. The basin will be divided into three compartments to mitigate potential conflicts with an existing 30-inch natural gas transmission line. Additionally, the project includes the demolition and removal of existing pavement as part of the decommissioning of the previously abandoned Gladwyne Lane.
The proposed detention facility is designed with a dry-bottom configuration to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, as the site is located within five miles of both Ellington Airport and La Porte Municipal Airport. The basin will feature 4:1 side slopes and varying width maintenance berm. Stormwater will be conveyed through a 4x2 reinforced concrete box (RCB) outfall into channel B112-00-00 (Willow Springs Bayou). Construction activities will include site clearing and grubbing, installation of water quality features, outfall piping and junction boxes, concrete channel lining, site grading, and the development of maintenance access paths, all in accordance with the approved plans.
Expected Impact:
The goal is to design Phase 2 of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin south compartment to maximize the storage capacity created by the stormwater detention basin and reduce the risk of flooding in and around the Brookglen Subdivision in the vicinity of channels B112-00-00 and B112-02-00 confluence.
Alternative Options:
No Action Alternative would fail to meet the purpose and needs of mitigating flood risk and provide additional system capacity for this Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funded project. Under the No action alternative, area residents would continue to be affected by area flooding.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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): H1: Complete and implement the Flood Resilience Plan.
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):
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Date |
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6/6/2023 |
115 |
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a list of potential CDBG - DR projects. |
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6/4/2024 |
472 |
Harris County Commissioners Court approved an amendment to an agreement with the Texas General Land office to approve seven projects for the CDBG-DR program. |
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1/23/2025 |
77 |
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a revised project list for use in submitting applications for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Address (if applicable): Brookglen Subdivision bounded by B112-00-00 to the west, Ashwyne Lane to the north, CenterPoint Energy Electric’s property with high voltage transmission facilities to the east, and a transmission line easement to the south.
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/8/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/8/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Yasmin Martinez, Project Manager, CDBG; Sheila Rodriguez, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter