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. 24/0260, UPIN 24208MF33Z01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Platinum Paving, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 27%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 12.42%
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 Platinum Paving, LLC in connection with final construction of Pedestrian Improvements - Various Locations - 2023, adding 53 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $16,754.54, Job No. 24/0260-4, UPIN 24208MF33Z01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 12.42%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Pedestrian Improvements - Various Locations project consists of replacing the existing rail with up-to-date railing standard, sidewalk replacement and placing new sidewalk in various locations within Harris County. Major work activities include removal of existing guardrail, removal of handrail, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb ramp, Metal Beam Guardrail Fence with Mow Strip, Pedestrian and Traffic railing replacement to the up-to-date standard in Harris County - Precinct 3.
The Changes in contract include:
• An additional 53 calendar days are needed for the remaining work to be completed per the revised plan.
Expected Impact:
The change will allow the contractor to complete the proposed work according to the design plan and complete the project.
Alternative Options:
There is no other alternative available except the requested changes will allow the contractor to complete the proposed work according to the design plan and complete the project.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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
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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09/19/2024 |
351 (24-5738) |
Contract Award |
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05/22/2025 |
81 (25-3210) |
Contract Amendment for additional funds and extension of project term |
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12/11/2025 |
25 (25-7536) |
Contract Amendment for additional funds and extension of project term |
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12/11/2025 |
26 (25-7538) |
Contract Amendment for additional funds and extension of project term |
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03/19/2026 |
358 (26-1731) |
Substantial Completion |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Various Locations
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Engineering |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
$ |
-$16,754.54 |
-$16,754.54 |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
-$16,754.54 |
-$16,754.54 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
-$16,754.54 |
-$16,754.54 |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
- |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026
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, PE, CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Harris County Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): County Auditor’s Form 1258B
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