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. 24/0224, UPIN 23103MF2RP01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): ECM Construction, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.05%
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 ECM Construction, LLC, in connection with the final construction of Sidewalk - N. Eldridge Pkwy - 2022, adding 54 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $33,186.25, Job No. 24/0224-2, UPIN 23103MF2RP01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.05%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project involves the construction of sidewalks along North Eldridge Parkway from Spencer Road (FM 529) to West Road, and along West Road from North Eldridge Parkway to 940 feet East (Precinct 3). This project is federally funded by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) through the Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD).
This final change order is for a deduction of the final adjustment in the amount of $33,186.25 and includes quantity adjustments of existing items for final values. Final Adjustment is the reconciliation of actual quantities used in construction against the bid quantities.
The final change in contract includes the following:
PCO #5 Interceptor addition request-Riser $4,150.00 Time: 5 Days
PCO #6 AT&T Utility Conflict Delay $0 Time: 49 Days
PCO #7 Final Adjustment ($37,336.25) Time: 0 Day
The above additions and deductions result in a net change in the amount of $33,186.25 and 54 calendar days
Expected Impact:
Sidewalks were constructed to enhance safety by providing designated pedestrian spaces and reducing conflicts with vehicles. They also improve accessibility and promote walking, fostering greater connectivity for Harris County residents.
The final change adds extra days to the contract, ensuring the contractor is paid for the final estimates, including the retainage, while allowing unused funds to be returned to the precinct.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to approve the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the contractor will be delayed for payment of their final pay estimates which include the retainage.
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): G1: Expand pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure on County-managed roads,
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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08/27/2025 |
288 (24-5215) |
Contract Award |
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05/08/2025 |
132 (25-2646) |
Contract Amendment #1 |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Engineering |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Existing Budget |
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Other 2601, 2699 |
$ |
-$33,186.25 |
-$33,186.25 |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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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: 10/30/2025
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