Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Precinct 1
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 24208MF2YW01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): LMC Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a change in contract with LMC Corporation, in connection with the 5737 Cullen Blvd (Annex 14) - Architectural and MEP Upgrades - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $28,231.23, Job No. 25/0178-1, UPIN 24208MF2YW01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Comprehensive MEP upgrades at the 5737 Cullen facility to improve overall building performance and reliability. The Contractor, LMC Corporation, has requested several contract adjustments related to builders’ risk coverage, asbestos abatement, and increased plumbing material costs. Builders risk insurance was not included in the original contract documents, and LMC is seeking its addition to address exposure associated with ongoing mechanical and electrical work. During construction, asbestos-containing materials were identified in areas requiring demolition, prompting the need for complete abatement to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. LMC has also reported significant market-driven increases in plumbing material costs, necessitating a contract modification to account for the price escalation.
Expected Impact:
The addition of builders’ risk coverage will increase overall project cost but will reduce exposure to unforeseen damage or theft to installed MEP components. Completing asbestos abatement will ensure regulatory compliance, prevent health risks to workers, and avoid potential project delays related to hazardous materials. Approval of the plumbing material cost increase will maintain schedule continuity, as the contractor can proceed with procurement without delaying installation activities. Collectively, these adjustments are anticipated to support project safety, schedule reliability, and quality of completed work at the 5737 Cullen facility.
Alternative Options:
The County may choose to decline the addition of builders’ risk coverage and require the contractor to continue managing project risk under the original contract terms. Another option is to limit asbestos abatement to only those areas directly affected by the planned MEP upgrades, which would reduce immediate cost but may leave portions of the facility requiring future remediation. The County could also request value-engineering proposals or alternative plumbing material manufacturers from LMC Corporation to offset the reported cost increases. Additionally, the project schedule could be adjusted to defer certain plumbing activities, allowing time for material prices to stabilize and potentially reducing the financial impact of the change.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H4: Consistently embed sustainability considerations in the project planning and design process.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S3: Increase accessibility and reliability of County cooling and warming centers.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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03/08/2022 |
109 |
Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo |
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10/18/2022 |
124 |
Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo |
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11/15/2022 |
98 |
Request for approval to negotiate with KCI Technologies, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services |
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08/29/2023 |
105 |
Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo |
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12/10/2024 |
119 |
Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo |
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08/07/2025 |
493 |
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a contract award. |
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 5737 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: TJ Bellard, Project Manager, Erwin Burden, PE. CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer
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