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File #: 24-5738    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 9/5/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Platinum Paving LLC in the amount of $631,635 for construction of pedestrian sidewalks and bridge rail improvements of various locations for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240260), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 64%.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 240260
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Platinum Paving LLC

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 64%
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 of an award on the basis of low bid to Platinum Paving LLC in the amount of $631,635 for construction of pedestrian sidewalks and bridge rail improvements of various locations for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240260), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 64%.
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Background and Discussion:
The County advertised Pedestrian Sidewalks and Bridge Rail Improvements of Various Locations for Harris County project for bid and now seeks to award the construction contract based on the lowest and responsive bidder. The goal of constructing the subject project of combination of pedestrian rails and vehicle guard rails at 5 locations within PCT 3. West Lake Houston Pkwy (South of Pine Forest elementary), (south of Lonesome Woods), (South of Breakwater path), North Eldridge Parkway (North of Cypresswood Drive) and Birnamwood Drive (North of Cypresswood). Improvements to include reconstruction of sidewalk, washing and painting of new rails. Platinum Paving, LLC is qualified to perform these construction services.

Expected Impact:
This action will allow Platinum Paving, LLC to proceed with the construction of the project, therefore, the five bridge locations will be improved for pedestrians and will operate under better conditions.

Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the construction of the project will not be completed, and the five bridge locations will continue operating under existent conditions.

Alignment with Goal(s):
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