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: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 260184
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MB Western Construction Co.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17%
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): 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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to MB Western Construction Co. in the amount of $4,281,233 for channel erosion repairs at Jackson Bayou for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260184), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
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Background and Discussion:
The scope of this project includes drainage system repairs along HCFCD channels R102-03-00 and R102-03-01 with major emphasis on earthwork, including but not limited to erosion repair, slope failure repair, removal and disposal of sediment accumulations, riprap installation, pipe removal and replacement, outfall structure removal and replacement and related items. HCFCD received six (6) responsive bids on July 13, 2026, for this project. The recommendation is to award the project to the lowest responsible bidder, MB Western Construction Co.
Expected Impact:
The objective of this project is to restore channel functionality and prevent further erosion and other deterioration.
Alternative Options:
The alternative to do nothing would allow further erosion and deterioration of the channel drainage system.
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): 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:
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Location: Crosby, TX, within Jackson Bayou Watershed
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Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 8/6/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Paxton Metcalf, EIT, Project Manager, Maintenance Engineering; Luke Herdrich, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Bid Tab