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. 24/0373, UPIN 23102MF2UN01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 32.17%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 21.63%
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 Environmental Allies, Inc., in connection with Roadway - Blackhawk Blvd - Scarsdale Blvd to Sam Houston Pkwy - P2 - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $60,299.44, Job No. 24/0373-3, UPIN 23102MF2UN01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32.17%, MWBE Current Participation: 21.63%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County intends to provide improvements to Blackhawk Boulevard from Scarsdale Boulevard to South Sam Houston Parkway East, within Precinct 2 including sidewalks, replacing damaged roadway pavement, new curb ramps, etc.
This change order is tied to PCO 6 and 7.
PCO-6: During construction, Bid Item No. 052 (Adjusting Utility Ground Boxes and Water Valves) increased from 34 EA to 89 EA, resulting in a 55 EA overrun due to additional utilities encountered in the field, most of which were not identified during the design phase as well as elevation adjustments required to meet final sidewalk grades. A site visit on 12/08/2025 with HC-OCE, the EOR, and the Contractor verified the final quantity. At the contract unit price of $500 per EA, the additional 55 EA results in a change order amount of $27,500.00.
PCO-7 addresses quantity overruns due to revised Type 7 curb ramp configurations, replacement of missing and non-ADA-compliant driveways, and removal/replacement of non-compliant curb ramps at various locations. All changes were required to meet field conditions and ADA compliance. Quantity Overruns includes the following Bid Items:
• Bid Item No. 4: Removing Concrete: 134.43 SY ($2,016.45)
• Bid Item No. 14: Class C Concrete (Retaining Wall): 0.51 CY ($561.00)
• Bid Item No. 15: Concrete Curb (6-Inch): 44 LF ($220.00)
• Bid Item No. 17: Concrete Driveway (6-Inch): 134.43 SY ($12,501.99)
• Bid Item No. 20: Concrete Curb Ramp (4½-Inch, Type 7): 10 EA ($17,500.00). Total additional cost due to quantity overruns PCO-7 is $32,799.44
Summary of PCO-6 & PCO-7: This Change Order increases the project cost by $60,299.44, representing approximately 2.27% of the total project budget, with no extension to the contract duration.
Expected Impact:
The changes add additional cost to the contract, ensuring the project aligns with its originally intended objectives. This change order adds $60,299.44 to the project contract amount and with no additional days added.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options: If no action is taken, the roadway and other infrastructure constructions will not be completed.
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): 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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01/23/2025 |
163 (25-0503) |
Contract Award |
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12/11/2025 |
33 (25-7755) |
Contract Amendment #1 for additional funds and extension of project term |
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01/08/2026 |
40 (26-0191) |
Contract Amendment #2 for additional funds |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Blackhawk Blvd - Scarsdale Blvd to Sam Houston Pkwy
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026
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