Legislation Details

File #: 26-5496    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 8/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies Inc., in connection with North Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements 2018, adding 35 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $27,712.32, Job No. 24/0359-2, Grant Fund, UPIN 19101MF16R01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.74%, MWBE Current Participation: 32.52%.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain

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. 24/0359, UPIN 19101MF16R01.

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies Inc.

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 29.74%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 32.52%

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 Environmental Allies Inc., in connection with North Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements 2018, adding 35 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $27,712.32, Job No. 24/0359-2, Grant Fund, UPIN 19101MF16R01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.74%, MWBE Current Participation: 32.52%.

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Background and Discussion:

The project includes an underground storm sewer system and a wet bottom detention basin. Project also include full-width roadway pavement reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction and widening, and joint and crack cleaning and sealing throughout the North Forest Subdivision.

 

The change in contract includes the following:

 

The line items are adjusted to reconcile overrun, underrun quantities and add new line items to the project for completion of the proposed scope of work.

 

         The increase in quantities for existing line items 13, 15, 48, 106, 127, and 131 for an addition in the amount of $22,085.92.

 

         The decrease in quantities for existing line item 41 for a deduction in the amount of $154,834.42.

 

New Line Items: 

 

         Add a new line Item 188 - Install of 18-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) for an addition in the amount of $5,626.40.

 

         Add a new line Item 189 - INSTALL WROUGHT IRON FENCE AROUND DETENTION BASIN for an addition in the amount of $154,834.42 and 35 calendar days.

 

The above additions and deduction result in a net change in the amount of $27,712.32 and 35 calendar days.

 

Expected Impact:

This project seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the North Forest subdivision.

 

Alternative Options:

The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the contractor will not be able to complete the scope of work.

 

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):  H6: Expand neighborhood drainage programs.

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

10/29/2024

413 (24-6845)

Transmittal - Advertisement

01/09/2025

269 (25-0270)

Contract Award - Environmental Allies, LLC

10/16/2025

43 (25-6173)

Contract Amendment (24/0359-1) for additional funds and extension of project term - Metro Fund

03/19/2026

63 (26-1711)

Contract Amendment (24/0359-1) for additional funds - Grant Fund

 

Location: North Forest Subdivision

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Engineering

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

Grant 2601

$

$27,712.32

$27,712.32

$

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$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

Total Existing Budget

$

$27,712.32

$27,712.32

$

Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

Choose an item.

$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

Total Additional Budget Request

$

$

$

$

Total Funding Sources

$

$27,712.32

$27,712.32

$

Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

No. of Grant Years

Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

$

$

$

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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-

 

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

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026

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, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer

 

Attachments (if applicable): Change in Contract (CIC)