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. 24/0264, UPIN 20101MF1F101
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Spawglass Construction Corp.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 41%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 42.85%
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 Spawglass Construction Corp. in connection with Challenger 7 Improvements, adding 215 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $65,865.78, Job No. 24/0264-4, UPIN 20101MF1F101, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 41%, MWBE Current Participation: 42.85%.
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Background and Discussion:
Challenger 7 Park - Boardwalk Renovation project includes work in three distinct areas. The existing boardwalk area will include removal of the existing boardwalk and replacement with a new structure. Learning components including an immersive classroom, outdoor classroom, and areas for future signage will be identified. The project also contains the addition of a trailhead with bike parking. The area near the boat ramp will be repurposed to include additional walking trails, seating area, floating kayak launch, and planting.
The Changes in contract include:
• Adding a new line item is needed to adjust the 6-inch drainpipe at Rocketship entrance to address the flow of water with additional cost of $3,951.19 and zero calendar days.
• Adding a new line item to install 22 Inches I-Beam at overlook Pavillion to support the WC with additional costs of $2,555.3 and zero calendar days.
• Adding a new line item to address the findings and connection of irrigation line with the proposed waterline at additional cost of $3,530.75 and 1 calendar day.
• Adding of optional item of bid (Add Alternate 1 - Free Standing Shade Structure - 14' x 14' Including Foundation) per field condition and Precinct recommendation with additional cost of $55,828.54 and 214 calendar days.
Expected Impact:
The change will allow the contractor to complete the proposed work according to the design plan and complete the project.
Alternative Options:
There is no other alternative available except the requested changes will allow the contractor to complete the proposed work according to the design plan and complete the project.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/29/2024 |
357 (24-6863) |
Contract Award |
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08/07/2025 |
69 (25-4550) |
Contract Amendment for additional funds |
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09/18/2025 |
26 (25-5603) |
Contract Amendment for additional funds |
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01/08/2026 |
31(26-0181) |
Contract Amendment for additional funds and extension of project term |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Various Locations
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Engineering |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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1070 - Mobility Fund 3239, 2699, 2602 |
$ |
$65,865.78 |
$65,865.78 |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$65,865.78 |
$65,865.78 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$65,865.78 |
$65,865.78 |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only) |
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Labor |
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No. of Grant Years |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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$ |
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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) |
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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: 7/9/2026
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
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