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: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN - 21103N306430001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Terracon Consultants, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to negotiate with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Detention Basin Enhancement Program - Cypress - 2021, UPIN 21103N306430001, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this project is to maximize the detention volume prior to a significant rainfall event by reducing the initial water surface elevation. It includes installation of three 12 foot by 12 foot vaults, a 10 foot by 32 foot vault, new solar panel array support, electrical vault, extension to existing asphaltic concrete trail, and concrete slope lining. Terracon Consultants, Inc. will provide construction materials testing services to support the project in construction.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will allow the firm to conduct field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and various other construction materials to ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering Department's adopted standards and specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Location:
Address (if applicable): Cypress.
Precinct(s): Pre...
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