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): 23/0073
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Geotest Engineering, 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 Geotest Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $393,261.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the construction of drainage improvements in the Pine Trails Subdivision (Phases 3 and 4), UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Construction of underground drainage utilities and reconstruction of driveways and roadway in the Pine Trails Subdivision.
Expected Impact:
Constructing underground utilities and reconstructing the roadway will improve drainage and paving conditions, thereby improving mobility and safety for all road users and flood resiliency for all adjacent properties. 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 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
Prior Court Action (if any):
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