Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250342
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.25%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $6,678,678 for rehabilitation of channels within Barker Reservoir for the Flood Control District and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250342), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.25%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Barker Reservoir located in Precinct 4 receives stormwater flow from multiple channels. Over time these channels have received significant silt buildup and, in some cases, erosion of the channel slopes. To assure that flows from the surrounding neighborhoods can enter the reservoir, this project will rehabilitate 4 channels, T101-00-00, T103-00-00, T103-03-00 and T204-00-00. Work will involve silt removal, significant bank erosion repair and stabilization, interceptor drain outfall repairs and placement of rip rap erosion protection. This infrastructure maintenance work will be executed as a result of the passage of the “Maintenance Matters” Proposition in November 2024.
Expected Impact:
The intent of this contract is to restore stormwater flows into the reservoir at or near to the original design capacity. This will benefit the neighborhoods upstream of the reservoir as stormwater is able to flow downstream and thereby reducing the potential for the neighborhood flooding.
Alternative Options:
The alternative is not to do the project, but that would result in an increased potential for flooding of the neighborhoods located upstream of the reservoir.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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10/25/2022 |
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Authorization to Negotiate |
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7/10/2025 |
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Approval to Advertise |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Barker Reservoir
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/8/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/8/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: William Gordon, PE, HCFCD Maintenance Engineering Project Manager; Sheila Rodriguez, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter