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): 24/0448 - 19103MF14401
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies Inc <https://app.e-builder.net/da2/Projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?PortalID=%7bcc4984bd-770c-43df-9c35-6c1b19bbfcf0%7d>.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 22.84%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 25.10%
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 Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements 2018, with an addition in the amount of $67,783.93, Job No. 24/0448-3, UPIN 19103MF14401, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.84%, MWBE Current Participation: 25.10%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is located in Northwest Harris County in both the White Oak Bayou and Cypress Creek watersheds, west of North Eldridge Parkway and north of Cypress North Houston Road. The existing drainage system consists of roadside ditches. Proposed improvements include an upgraded storm sewer system and re-grade roadside ditches, and reconstruction of Roadway (Subgrade stabilization, black base and surface coarse installation).
The change in contract includes the following:
The line items are adjusted to reconcile overrun, underrun quantities and add new line items to the project for completion of the proposed scope of work.
• The increase in quantities for overruns for existing line items 7, 25, 65, 66, 78, 94 and 99 for an addition in the amount of $183,642.13.
• The decrease in quantities for underruns of existing line items 69, 75, 76, 77 and 91 for a deduction in the amount of $171,250.00.
New Line Items:
• Added new line item number 105 for 24-inch HDPE pipe, for an addition in the amount of $16,020.31 and zero (0) days.
• Added new line item number 106 for Decomposed granite driveway for an addition in the amount of $1,176.70 and zero (0) days.
• Added new line item number 107 for material on hand for underground junction box WSL-14 due to design change of flowline in the amount of $9,285.97 and zero (0) days.
• Added new line-item number 108 for installation of retaining wall along Alignment A due to the significant vertical elevation difference between the proposed ditch and the adjacent private property in the amount of $28,908.82 and zero (0) days.
The above additions and deductions result in a net change in the amount of $67,783.93 and zero (0) calendar days.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the Cypress Creek Estates subdivision
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the contractor will not be compensated for completing the scope of work.
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): H6: Expand neighborhood drainage programs.
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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03/27/2025 |
419 (25-1878) |
Contract Award - Environmental Allies, LLC |
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10/16/2025 |
46 (25-6177) |
Contract Amendment (24/0448-1) for additional funds |
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06/25/2026 |
19 (26-3979) |
Contract Amendment (24/0448-2) for additional funds |
Location: Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
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, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Change in Contract (CIC)