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. 23/0323, UPIN 211033952830022
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): James Construction Group LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 12%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 14.15%
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 James Construction Group LLC, in connection with final construction of Bridge Construction - Greenhouse Road Over Cypress Creek - K100-00-00 - 2021, adding 279 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $108,682.99, Job No. 23/0323-4, UPIN 211033952830022, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWBE Current Participation: 14.15%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project consists of the design and construction the northbound bridge and approaches along Greenhouse Road over Cypress Creek. The project limits are from 0.3 miles north of Winding Willow Oak Way to 0.3 miles south of Mound Rd which primarily consists of a bridge that is 1,800 feet in length. This proposed bridge typical section will be a mirror image of the existing southbound bridge which is approximately 1,800 feet with 17 spans and includes a 20-foot approach slab at each end.
The additional cost impacts are associated with the need to widen the roadway, as the existing width did not meet the 12‑ft requirement for guardrail installation per applicable standards. Schedule delays resulted from the DBE subcontractor not providing materials in a timely manner and from the contractor’s subsequent process of replacing the DBE subcontractor.
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 02, 03, 14, 20, 22, 27, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 49, 50, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, and 77 for an addition in the amount of $175,761.37.
• The decrease of quantities on underrun line item numbers 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, 32, 42, 45, 46, 47, 53, 62, 64, 65, 66, 70, and 79 for a deduction in the amount of $302,537.80.
New Line Items:
• Widening for Guard Rail - 1 LS - for an addition in the amount of $18,093.44 and 2 days.
• Addition of 277 days for schedule delays.
The above additions and deductions result in a deduction in the amount of $108,682.99 and 279 calendar days.
Expected Impact:
This change will allow the Contractor to be properly compensated for the additional work.
Alternative Options:
Conduct thorough pre-construction assessments and detailed utility mapping to identify and mitigate potential conflicts early.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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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10/31/2023 |
319 (23-6464) |
Contract Award - James Construction Group, LLC |
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06/04/2024 |
60 (24-3108) |
Contract Amendment (23/0323-1) for additional funds |
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12/11/2025 |
38 (25-7763) |
Contract Amendment (23/0323-2) for additional funds |
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02/26/2026 |
18 (26-1186) |
Contract Amendment (23/0323-3) for additional funds and extension of project term |
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05/14/2026 |
385 (26-2814) |
Transmittal - Substantial Completion Certificate |
Location: Greenhouse Road over Cypress Creek
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
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 - FINAL