Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Loyd Smith, P.E., Interim County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 20/0299
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Braun Intertec Corporation
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): 0%
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Braun Intertec Corporation in the amount of $25,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing in connection with Repairs and Replacement of Concrete Pavement Curbs, Driveways, Sidewalks and Related Items in the Spring Camp Area for Harris County, UPIN 21104M23F501, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Concrete pavement, sidewalk, curbs and driveway demolition and reconstruction throughout the Spring Camp area in Harris County Precinct 4.
Expected Impact:
Reconstructing these roadway's, sidewalks, driveways and curbs will improve pavement and sidewalk conditions to enhance drainage flow as well as pedestrian pathways, thereby improving mobility and safety for all road and sidewalk users. This purchase order 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 issuing a purchase order for similar services to a different vendor, or cancelling this construction project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
x Transportation
x Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Address (if applicable): Repairs an...
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