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 - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 21101MF23H01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): LJA Engineering, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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 to execute an agreement with LJA, Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $304,880.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 Green River Drive, UPIN 21101MF23H01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is located in northeast Harris County in the Greens Bayou (P100-00-00) watershed, east of John Ralston Road and north of Beaumont Highway. The Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Green River Drive - 2018 project site consists of subdivision drainage improvements and roadway reconstruction located at Green River Drive spanning from the bridge at Greens Bayou (HCFCD Unit No. P100-00-00) to Van Hut Lane; discharging into HCFCD Channels P117-00-00, P110-04-00, and P110-00-00. Major work activities include demolition of the existing asphalt roadway and installation of a 26-foot-wide asphalt roadway. The drainage improvements include installing an underground storm sewer, filling in the existing ditches, and placing shallow swales. This agreement will provide Professional Services from the Engineer of Record during construction phase.
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 Houmont Park Subdivision community. No impact on project schedule or cost anticipated.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the engineer of record will not be accessible for support through the construction of the project.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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08/13/2019 |
1.e.1 |
Authorization to Negotiate for Engineering Services |
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08/25/2020 |
1.g.2 |
Contract Award for Professional Engineering Services |
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Location: Houmont Park Subdivision - Green River Drive
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Engineering |
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Recurring Expenses |
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1080 - Infrastructure Fund |
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$304,880.00 |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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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: 5/8/2025
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, Senior Director of Capital Project Infrastructure, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Construction Phase Services Agreement