Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable):20035MF1J501
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Riner Engineeering 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 Riner Engineering Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for HCSFNC - TO3 - Ella Providence Place Habitat for Humanity, UPIN 20035MF1J501, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
In response to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Harvey that underscored critical shortages in Harris County's inventory of affordable homes, Harris County's Single Family New Construction Program (SFNC) matches individuals and families with opportunities to purchase new affordable homes in growing development throughout the County. Riner Engineeering Inc. will provide construction materials testing 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 materials compliance with Harris County Engineering Departments 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
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
1/9/2024
271
Award Construction to C.E. Barker, Ltd.
Location:
Address (if applicable): 16756 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 770...
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