Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 22/0348
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TGI Geotechnics, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 to execute an agreement with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. in the amount of $205,265.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related Services to provide drainage improvements to Kingslake Forest Subdivision, UPIN 19101MF17A01, Precinct 1 (MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%).
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Background and Discussion:
Installation of underground storm sewer, repair and replacement of concrete and asphalt pavement throughout the Kingslake Forest Subdivision for Harris County Precinct 1.
Expected Impact:
Reconstructing these roadways and installation of underground storm sewer will improve pavement conditions and drainage capacity, thereby improving mobility and safety for all road users and flood resiliency for all adjacent properties. 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 executing an agreement 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
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Co...
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