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: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable):23/0309
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TGI Geotechnics, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to negotiate with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Testing and related Services for East Harris County Healthcare and Social Services Hub - UPIN 21102MF1QB01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Acquisition of Property consists of acquiring an existing property at 15430 East Freeway, demolishing the existing foundation/slabs, and Construction of a Healthcare Facility Project which is a new 10,500 SF pre-engineered metal building on the site. There will also be client & employee parking spaces and a pad for mobile clinic access.
Expected Impact:
The goal of this project is to implement a community-based health services program which includes:
mobile health services, new wellness centers, and health hubs to provide affordable, convenient, high
quality healthcare services to Harris County residents most in need. This agreement will allow the firm to conduct field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete asphalt, and various other construction materials. This testing will ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering and other governing bodies specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law. Thus, alternatives include executing an agreement for similar services with a different vendor or canceling this construction project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Oppor...
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