Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 23/0224, UPIN 22102MF2FC01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ballast Point Construction, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 30%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 18.29%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a change in contract with Ballast Point Construction, Inc., in connection with Trail - Fairmont Parkway from HCFCD B100 to Red Bluff Drive - 2021, adding five calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $12,256.96, Job No. 23/0224-2, UPIN 22102MF2FC01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18.29%.
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Background and Discussion:
Construction of 10’ wide trail along Fairmont Parkway from Armand Bayou Hike and Bike Trailhead to Red Bluff Drive, with a pedestrian bridge at Armand Bayou (B100-00-00). Proposed trail includes upgraded audio pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and ramps at signalized intersections at Center Street and Red Bluff Drive.
The change order includes the following:
- Bid item #34 originally specified a 4-inch concrete slab, contrary to the project drawings and Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) specifications requiring a minimum thickness of 5 inches. To align with the correct specifications, a field adjustment was made, incurring additional costs. The Engineer of Record (EOR) confirmed the 5-inch thickness specified on the project plan as accurate according to HCFCD specifications. This change will add $5,171.964 and 1 additional day to the contract.
- The decision to place a Type A inlet at this location was made to meet the drainage requirements caused by runoff from Fairmont Parkway, which could lead to future complications during heavy rainfall if not adequately addressed. Importantly, the swale is positioned above a 30" RCP, enabling the connection of the new Type A inlet to the existing drainage line. This proactive action ensures efficient water management and reduces the likelihood of drainage problems arising from Fairmont Parkway runoff. This change will add $7,085.00 and an additional 4 days to the contract.
Expected Impact:
Increase the total cost for the contract and adding additional days to the contract time.
Alternative Options:
No action will result in substandard construction.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
x Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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08/08/2023 |
265 |
Contract Award |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Engineering |
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Other Funds 3109, 1070 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Anticipated Court Date: July 15, 2024
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, Senior Director of Capital Project Infrastructure, Harris County Engineering Department
Attachments (if applicable): County Auditor’s Form 1258B