Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Stuckett
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 260211
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): BJS Masonry, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 22%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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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 BJS Masonry, LLC in the amount of $5,330,000 for general watershed repairs to channels (G) San Jacinto River, (S) Luce Bayou, (R) Jackson Bayou, (Q) Cedar Bayou, (O) Spring Gully and Goose Creek, (N) Carpenters Bayou, and (P) Greens Bayou for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260211), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22%.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a General Watershed Repair contract for projects located in the (G) San Jacinto River, (S) Luce Bayou, (R) Jackson Bayou, (Q) Cedar Bayou, (O) Spring Gully & Goose Creek, (N) Carpenters Bayou, and (P) Greens Bayou Watersheds. It will be bid as a term contract, and work orders will be issued under the contract with specific plan sets. Major emphasis of this Repair Contract 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.
Expected Impact:
The intent of this contract is to establish a means for conducting priority repair work orders located in the (G) San Jacinto River, (S) Luce Bayou, (R) Jackson Bayou, (Q) Cedar Bayou, (O) Spring Gully & Goose Creek, (N) Carpenters Bayou, and (P) Greens Bayou Watersheds. This project will remove sediment to improve conveyance, repair erosions and failed slopes, and replace deteriorated pipes.
Alternative Options:
Do not proceed with the project. The channel conditions will continue to deteriorate causing impacts downstream and to adjacent property.
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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Transmittal by Purchasing of a project scheduled for advertisement |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Various locations in Harris County
Precinct(s): Precincts 1, 2, & 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Tara Burrer, Project Manager, HCFCD; Maria Heinzmann, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Bid Tab