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File #: 25-2169    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Negotiation Status: Passed
File created: 3/26/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/10/2025 Final action: 4/10/2025
Title: Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc., to provide materials engineering and testing services countywide in support of maintenance projects.

Primary Department: Flood Control District

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Negotiation

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

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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 negotiate an agreement with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc., to provide materials engineering and testing services countywide in support of maintenance projects.

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Background and Discussion:

This is a request to authorize negotiation for an agreement that will provide materials engineering and testing services for construction projects throughout the County. The intent of these general maintenance projects is to conduct priority general drainage repairs in Harris County. Major emphasis of this repair work will be earthwork, including but not limited to erosion repair, slope failure repair, removal and disposal of sediment accumulations, granular fill and riprap installation, pipe removal and replacement, headwall and wingwall removal and replacement, concrete channel lining removal and replacement, concrete low-flow removal and replacement, outfall structure removal and replacement and related items. To confirm the work is done properly, a construction materials testing firm is needed.

 

Expected Impact:

Materials engineering and testing services under this agreement will provide essential quality control and assurance, ensuring that soils and construction materials meet specified standards and performance criteria, ultimately leading to enhanced structural integrity and longevity while reducing risks and costs associated with earthen and material failures. This quality control and assurance will help ensure that flood risk reduction projects are constructed properly.

Alternative Options:

The alternative to approving this item would be to select another firm for this assignment, which would result in a delay in starting this project.

 

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):  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

 

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Prior Court Action (if any): N/A

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/10/2025

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: Yesenia Martinez, Commissioners Court Coordinator, Flood Control District

 

Attachments (if applicable): N/A