Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 24/0415, UPIN 19103MF14A01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20.21%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 26.52%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 Dowdell Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements, with an addition in the amount of $69,128.51, Job No. 24/0415-2, Grant Fund, UPIN 19103MF14A01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.21%, MWBE Current Participation: 26.52%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is in Northwest Harris County in Cypress Creek watersheds. It is west of N. Eldridge Parkway and north of Cypress North Houston Road. The drainage system is currently roadside ditches. The proposed improvements are to regrade the roadside ditches, install a storm sewer system below the ditches, and connect to the K500-01-00 detention basin expansion project for mitigation on this project.
The change in contract includes the following:
• Overrun of quantities for existing line item number 50 for Temporary Driveways for an additional amount of $37,500.00.
• Overrun of quantities for existing line Item number 11 for Roadway excavation for an additional amount of $2,400.00.
• Added new line item number 97 “installation of 6-inch depth limestone-based pavement” for an additional amount of $29,228.51.
The above additions will result in an addition in the amount of $69,128.51.
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 Dowdell Woods 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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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01/09/2025 |
348 (25-0210) |
Transmittal - Advertisement |
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01/23/2025 |
162 (25-0502) |
Contract Award - Environmental Allies, LLC |
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08/26/2025 |
40 (25-5141) |
Contract Amendment (24/0415-1) for additional funds |
Location: Dowdell Woods Subdivision
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/13/2025
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): Change in Contract (CIC)