Department: Toll Road Authority
Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Contract 351
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Third Coast Services, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to reduce retainage by 2.0% (from 5% to 3.0%) on Contract 351 for Third Coast Services, LLC, for improvements to the Sam Houston Tollway between US 290 and IH 45N, consisting of the installation of High-Mast Illumination (Precincts 1 and 3). Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Contract No. 351 is the replacement of 189 existing barrier-mounted light fixtures and 3 existing high mast poles on Sam Houston Tollway, between US-290 and IH-45N with 81 LED high mast light fixtures, along with the replacement of electrical services throughout this corridor. The project is substantially complete, with only minor work on the original scope accompanying added scope of work left to be performed. As such, the Contractor has requested and HCTRA concurs that the retainage on the project be reduced. The release of only 2% of retainage will cover any expenses identifies as part of the project closeout.
Expected Impact:
No additional funding is required as the project is substantially complete. The payment of the released retainage will come from the Toll Road Authority approved funding for the project.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solutions. Should this request be denied, the retainage would be released upon project final completion and the final pay estimate is processed. However, doing ...
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