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): 22/0444
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): DAE & Associates dba Geotech Engineering and Testing
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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 negotiate with DAE & Associates dba Geotech Engineering and Testing for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services to construct Emerald Forest Subdivisions Road and Drainage Improvements (Cypress Place - Ph II) - UPIN 21289MF21501 - Precinct 3 (Non-Divisible).
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Background and Discussion:
Construction of underground drainage utilities and repair of roadway in the Emerald Forest Subdivision.
Expected Impact:
Constructing underground utilities and reconstructing the roadway will improve drainage and paving conditions, 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
x Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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