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. 24/0139, UPIN 21289MF1Z501
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Precise Services, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 25.22%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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 Precise Services, Inc., in connection with HCSFNC - TO6 - Connorvale Development, with an addition in the amount of $47,252.16, Job No. 24/0139-5, UPIN 21289MF1Z501, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.22%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
In response to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Harvey that underscored critical shortages in Harris County’s inventory of affordable homes, Harris County’s Single-Family New Construction Program (SFNCP) matches individuals and families with opportunities to purchase new affordable homes in growing developments throughout the county. Task Order 6: includes construction of roadways and sidewalks, Installation of sanitary sewer and storm systems, Pavement improvements, Construction of a lift station and detention ponds.
This change order is tied to PCO -3: During construction of the Connorvale development, several lots failed proof roll testing due to excessive soil moisture that did not meet Harris County standards. Under direction from the Engineer of Record (EOR) and Harris County Office of the County Engineer (OCE), the contractor remediated the issue by drying the soil through disking, after which all affected lots passed proof roll testing using on-site soils.
The contractor submitted a compensation request of $302,896.48 under RFI No. 37 for various remediation-related costs; however, the Engineer of Record (EOR) and Office of the County Engineer (OCE) do not recommend approval, as these costs are considered the contractor’s responsibility under Harris County General Conditions Sections 5.15 and 4.12.
The Engineer of Record (EOR), Office of the County Engineer (OCE), has proposed and approved compensation for the work performed to dry the soil to near-optimum moisture content through disking and dirt manipulation on specified lots. Compensation for this work will be based on the unit price of the existing Bid Item No. 53 (Excavation) at $8 per cubic yard. The total quantity for these lots, calculated at a depth of 2 feet, is 5,906.52 cubic yards. The proposed Change Order would result in an additional cost of $47,252.16, representing approximately 1.15% of the total project budget, with no additional days to contact time.
Expected Impact:
The changes enable adding new item quantities to the contract, ensuring the project aligns with its originally intended objectives. This change order adds $47,252.16 to the project contract amount, with no additional days.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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07/15/2024 |
255 (24-4245) |
Contract Award |
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03/27/2025 |
88 (25-1463) |
Contract Amendment #1 for additional funds |
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08/26/2025 |
32 (25-5128) |
Contract Amendment #2 for extension of project term |
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12/11/2025 |
29 (25-7751) |
Contract Amendment #3 for additional funds and extension of project term |
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01/08/2026 |
35 (26-0186) |
Contract Amendment #4 for additional funds |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 2201 Connorvale Road
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026
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