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. 21/0365, UPIN 22102MF2DC01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Bear Services, LP
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 16%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 23.35%
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 Bear Services, LP, in connection with Sidewalk - Holland Avenue - 2021, adding 128 days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 21/0365-1, UPIN 22102MF2DC01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 23.35%.
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Background and Discussion:
The construction project along Holland Avenue, extending from Clint Drive to 18th Street, involves the installation of sidewalks and driveways to enhance pedestrian accessibility and safety. This initiative aims to provide a continuous and ADA-compliant pedestrian pathway, improving connectivity for residents and facilitating safer routes for pedestrians.
The project faced several challenges that required design modifications and adjustments, resulting in a cumulative delay of 128 days without additional costs.
1. Field Condition Adjustments (PCOs 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
Adjustments were required due to unexpected field conditions, such as driveway slope corrections, drainage improvements, retaining wall installations, and trench drains to maintain compliance and stability.
Total Schedule Impact: 47 days.
2. Design Plan Revisions (PCOs 2, 5, 8, 10, 12)
Modifications to the original design included replacing deteriorated sidewalks, revising driveways, redesigning parking layouts, and installing concrete walls to enhance access and safety. Total Schedule Impact: 61 days
3. Utility Conflicts and Structural Adjustments (PCOs 9, 11)
Addressing utility conflicts and structural integrity issues required design adjustments, coordination with utility providers, and installation changes, including bridge rails and utility clearances. Total Schedule Impact: 20 days
Expected Impact:
These changes will enhance compliance with safety and ADA standards, improve drainage, and address potential rework, ultimately increasing the durability and functionality of the project.
Alternative Options:
Proceeding with the Original Design Plans Without Adjustments
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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04/23/2024 |
308 (24-2535) |
Contract Renewal |
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04/10/2025 |
178 (25-2260) |
Extend Contract Renewal |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/8/2025
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