Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 220154
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $2,258,326 for professional engineering and consulting services for feasibility and design of Westfield Estates wastewater for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 16, 2023 - December 31, 2026 (220154), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County requires professional engineering services to complete an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded wastewater infrastructure project for the Westfield Estates subdivision in Precinct 2. Westfield Estates currently relies primarily on outdated and failing septic systems for wastewater services.
Expected Impact:
The proposed wastewater improvements would significantly improve environmental health and safety within the Westfield Estates subdivision, while increasing overall quality of life. Access to wastewater services has a potential to increase developments within the area.
Alternative Options:
Harris County would have to increase staffing and budgets to perform and execute the work, which is more effectively completed by a professional engineering consultant.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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