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: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 21/0236
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to amend a purchase order in the amount of $31,000.00 with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing to construct Baybrook and Seascape Subdivisions Drainage Improvements for Harris County - UPIN 20090MF1H201, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 0% (Non-Divisible).
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Background and Discussion:
Construction of storm sewer, structures and drainage easements in the Baybrook and Seascape Subdivisions in Harris County in Precinct 2.
Expected Impact:
Construction of storm sewer, structures and drainage easements will improve flooding conditions and enhance drainage capacity, thereby improving mobility and safety for all road users and flood resiliency for all adjacent properties. This agreement will allow the firm to conduct field and laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt and various other construction materials. This testing will ensure the material's compliance with Harris County Engineering and other governing bodies specifications as required by state law.
Alternative Options:
Construction materials testing is required by state law. Thus, alternatives include executing an agreement for similar services to a different vendor or cancelling this construction project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court A...
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