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 24/0111, UPIN 23102MF2QS01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Skilled Construction Subs Unlimited
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 24%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 Skilled Construction Subs Unlimited in connection with final construction of Sidewalk - Uvalde Road from Wallisville Road to Holly Park Drive - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $95,601.46, Job 24/0111-1, UPIN 23102MF2QS01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 24%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project consists of the construction of approximately 10,044 LF of 6-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of Uvalde Road from Wallisville Road to Holly Park Drive Sidewalk Improvements include construction of sidewalks, ADA ramps, and driveways, replace broken curbs, damaged slope paving, and driveways.
The budget variances across the project resulted from a mix of effective resource management, value engineering, and strategic procurement that led to cost savings in some areas, while necessary scope adjustments, unforeseen site conditions, and regulatory compliance requirements caused certain items to exceed their budgeted amounts. This change order will deduct -$95,601.46.
Expected Impact:
Deduct the total cost for the contract
Alternative Options:
No action will result in substandard construction.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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06/25/2024 |
294 (24-3965) |
Contract Award |
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08/07/2025 |
418 (25-4385) |
Substantial Completion |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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1070 - Mobility Fund 3021, 3002 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA 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