Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): K500-21-00-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Arrowstone Contracting, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 16%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 with Arrowstone Contracting, LLC, for the Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin, adding 37 days and resulting in an addition of $108,146.10 to the contract amount (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-88, Project ID K500-21-00-E001, Job No. 23/0315, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal 16%).
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Background and Discussion:
This change in contract is needed to complete the construction the Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District. The purpose of this contract change is to adjust contract duration and value due to additional TXDOT permit requirements and additional quantities of materials to complete the work as intended.
Expected Impact:
This change will allow the contractor to construct the project so that Harris County can realize intended flood risk reduction benefits.
Alternative Options:
This is an active construction contract, so there are not many alternatives to approving a change order other than cancelling the contract which is not recommended as doing so would substantially delay the remaining work in the construction contract.
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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/10/2023
305.
Award
Location: South of Cypress Creek, east of Hardy Toll Road, and north of FM 1960
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