Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): A120-00-00-C004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rebel Contractors, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 with Rebel Contractors, Inc., for the Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements Package 2, adding 58 calendar days (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project A120-00-00-C004, Job No. 20/0244-A, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
The Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements Package 2 involves clearing and grubbing, excavation, and material disposal, constructing concrete channel lining, and replacing storm sewer system components. This contract modification is necessary to adjust plan quantities for several items and for additional public safety requirements. The contract modification is essential to complete the project and includes an extension of 58 calendar days-27 days due to inclement weather and 31 days for the expanded scope of work-without altering the contract value. Quantity deductions for items no longer needed have been made to offset the costs associated with the additional scope.
Expected Impact:
This change will allow the contractor to construct the project so that Harris County can realize intended flood risk reduction benefits.
Alternative Options:
This is an active construction contract, so there are not many alternatives to approving a change order other than cancelling the contract which is not recommended as doing so would substantially delay the remaining work in the construction contract.
Alignment with Goal(s):
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