Legislation Details

File #: 26-6672    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of an amendment to the agreement with Earth Engineering, Inc. to provide construction materials testing services for Heavy Highway, Bridge and Drainage maintenance projects in the amount of $350,000.00 (Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%).
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Primary Department: Toll Road Authority

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director

 

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): 20-6205

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Earth Engineering, Inc.

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

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 an amendment to the agreement with Earth Engineering, Inc. to provide construction materials testing services for Heavy Highway, Bridge and Drainage maintenance projects in the amount of $350,000.00 (Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%).

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Background and Discussion:

On May 8, 2025 a request to approve the agreement with Earth Engineering, LLC was approved for construction materials testing services for Heavy Highway, Bridge and Drainage maintenance projects.

 

This amendment will allow for needed construction material testing services for construction projects currently underway. 

 

Expected Impact:

Improved roadway conditions and extension of life expectancy for both roadways and bridges.

 

Alternative Options:

No other recommended option for this identified need.

 

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):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

2/27/2025

40

Request for approval to Negotiate

5/8/2025

185

Request for approval to Award

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Countywide

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Roadway & Facility Infrastructure Maintenance

 

 

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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

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Current Position Count for Service

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

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CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026

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: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority

 

Attachments (if applicable): Amendment