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): Job No. 23/0027, UPIN 19103MF14801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Blazey Construction Services, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 31%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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 Blazey Construction Services, LLC, in connection with final construction of Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with a deduction in the amount of $859,217.24, Job No. 23/0027-7, UPIN 19103MF14801, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 31%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is in northwest Harris County, north of Cypress North Houston Road and east of North Eldridge Parkway. The existing drainage system consists of roadside ditches which outfall to the west of the subdivision via 24 to 36-inch pipes at three points along HCFCD Channel K161-00-00 and to Cypress Creek from a fourth outfall at the northeast corner of the subdivision. The scope and proposed improvements include bringing the subdivision roadways into compliance with Harris County Standards, constructing storm sewer underlying roadside ditches, regarding roadside ditches, upsizing and replacing driveway culverts, replacing driveways, and the construction of a storm water detention basin.
The change in contract includes the following:
The line items are adjusted to reconcile overrun and underrun quantities on the project for completion of the proposed scope of work.
• The increase of quantities on overrun line item numbers 15, 23, 25, 31, 34, 40, 061A, 63, 69, 72, 78, 84, 86, 120 and 122 for an addition in the amount of $188,945.69.
• The decrease of quantities on underrun line item numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29A, 30A, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 46, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62A, 65, 66, 67, 73, 75, 87, 88, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 110, 111 and 120 for a deduction in the amount of $1,088,786.93.
New Line Items:
• Added new line item number 127 - installation of 2 feet concrete taper for the driveways which was higher than the proposed asphalt roadway for an addition in the amount of $7,615.00.
• Added new line item number 128 - Additional tree removal for an addition in the amount of $7,935.00.
• Added new line item number 129 - Compensation for additional traffic control and detour installation at the entrance of Oak Plaza Drive for an addition in the amount of $17,600.00.
• Added new line item number 130 - installation of maintenance swing gate for an addition in amount of $7,474.00.
The above additions and deductions result in a deduction in the amount of $859,217.24.
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 Tower Oaks Plaza 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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04/04/2023 |
232 (23-1982) |
Contract Award - Blazey Construction Services, LLC |
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11/14/2023 |
36 (23-6781) |
Contract Amendment (23/0027-1) for additional funds |
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06/04/2024 |
77 (24-3116) |
Contract Amendment (23/0027-2) for additional funds and extension of project term |
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12/10/2024 |
103 (24-7497) |
Contract Amendment (23/0027-3) for additional funds |
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08/26/2025 |
41 (25-5144) |
Contract Amendment (23/0027-4) for additional funds |
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10/16/2025 |
45 (25-6176) |
Contract Amendment (23/0027-5) for additional funds and extension of project term |
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03/19/2026 |
64 (26-1713) |
Contract Amendment (23/0027-6) for additional funds |
Location: Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
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) - Final