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. 23/0127, UPIN 19101MF14N01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hassell Construction Group, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 27%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 302.89%
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 Hassell Construction Group, LLC, in connection with Hidden Meadow Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $211,868.88, Job No. 23/0127-2, UPIN 19101MF14N01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 302.89%.
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Background and Discussion:
Hidden Meadow is in Northeast Harris County, Texas, Precinct 1. The subdivision is mainly composed of single-family homes and duplexes. The residents have experienced structural flooding during several recent flood events. Approximately 199 homes were reported to have flooded during Hurricane Harvey. The purpose of this project is to reduce flooding for homes within the subdivision. The proposed solution includes upgrading storm sewers and adding a detention pond.
The change in contract includes the following:
The line items have been adjusted to reconcile overrun and underrun quantities and to add any new items needed to complete the proposed scope of work.
• The increase of quantities for existing line item 18 for an addition in the amount of $9,273.00 and 0 days.
• The decrease of quantities for existing line items 20, 78, 79, 85, and 86 for a deduction in the amount of $65,088.75 and 0 days.
• Added line item 95 - Removal of two Monuments at intersection of Hidden Rose Lane and Montclair Bend Lane for installation of Waterline for an addition in the amount of $1,127.37 and 0 days.
• Added line item 96 - Water Line Fitting Failure & 2" Tap Conflict - (RFI - 21) for an addition in the amount of $9,220.55 and 0 days.
• Added line item 97 - Valve Failure at Meadow Bend & Montclair - (RFI - 19) for an addition in the amount of $9,329.19 and 0 days.
• Added line item 106 - TS&V in lieu of Wet Connect - Phase 1 WL - (RFI - 16) for an addition in the amount of $20,821.45 and 0 days.
• Added line item 99 - Adding Insertion Valves Per MUD Engineer - (RFI - 14) for an addition in the amount of $74,676.69 and 0 days.
• Added line item 98 - Water Line Relocation Due to CP Conflict - (RFI - 5) for an addition in the amount of $94,934.61 and 0 days.
• Added line item 101 - Phase 1 Waterline Flushing Delay - (RFI - 12) for an addition in the amount of $41,448.92 and 0 days.
• Added line item 102 - Relocate 8” waterline to avoid conflict with AT&T hand hole - (RFI - 07) for an addition in the amount of $16,125.85 and 0 days.
The above additions and deductions result in a net change in the amount of $211,868.88 and 0 calendar days.
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 Hidden Meadow subdivision.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the contractor will not be able to complete the scope of work.
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): 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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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04/25/2023 |
329 (23-2276) |
Transmittal - Advertisement |
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06/06/2023 |
241 (23-3183) |
Contract Award - Hassell Construction Group, LLC |
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07/10/2025 |
18 (25-4181) |
Contract Amendment (23/0127-1) for extension of project term |
Location: Hidden Meadows subdivision, Houston, TX
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026
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): Change in Contract (CIC)