Legislation Details

File #: 25-2886    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 4/28/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/8/2025 Final action: 5/8/2025
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Millis Development and Construction, LLC in the amount of $16,461,904 for landscape construction for Burnett Bayland Park Design Phase 1A.1- 2024 for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250083), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.53%.

Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

Project ID (if applicable): 250083

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Millis Development and Construction, LLC

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.53%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):

Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Millis Development and Construction, LLC in the amount of $16,461,904 for landscape construction for Burnett Bayland Park Design Phase 1A.1- 2024 for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250083), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.53%.

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Background and Discussion: Burnett Bayland Park is located in Harris County Precinct 4 on the west side of Houston inside Beltway 8 loop. The park is located at the intersection of Gulfton Street and Chimney Rock Road. The park is bounded by Gulfton Street on the north, Chimney Rock Road on the east, Alder Dr on the west, and extended park area on the south side. Burnett Bayland Park is a 40-acre park that features skate park, walking trails, community center, play areas, basketball courts etc. The proposed improvements include an inclusive playground, detention basin, event lawn, multi-purpose courts, soccer fields, gaming and seating area, splash pad, rain gardens, restrooms, pavilions, covered basketball courts, multi-purpose courts, skate park etc. This construction contract is for Phase 1A.1 Landscape construction which includes soccer field, community garden, board walk, pedestrian bridges, tree relocations.

 

Expected Impact: The proposed park reconstruction with improved amenities will provide a signature park in Harris County to serve the community.

 

Alternative Options: The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it.  However, if not approved, the project may not be constructed. As a result, the community may not have an improved park with proposed amenities.

 

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):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

4/10/25

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Transmittal for Advertisement

 

Location: Burnett Bayland Park - 6000 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, Texas 77081

Address (if applicable):

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Landscape Construction for Burnett Bayland Park Design Phase 1A.1- 2024 for Harris County Precinct 4

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

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Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Total Funding Sources

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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only)

 

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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)

 

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): 5/8/2025

 

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, Harris County Engineering Department; Lyndsey Bars, Senior Buyer, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter