Request for approval of an agreement with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., in the amount of $500,000, to provide on-call materials engineering and testing services for various Flood Control District projects (Agreement No. 2026-53, Job No. 26/0032, Countywide, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible). | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of an agreement with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., in the amount of $500,000, to provide on-call materials engineering and testing services for various Flood Control District projects (Agreement No. 2026-53, Job No. 26/0032, Countywide, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible). Harris County seeks approval of a $500,000 agreement with Geoscience Engineering & Testing for flood control materials testing services.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
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August 20, 2026
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What it means for your household Under $30,000
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$30,000-$60,000
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$60,000-$100,000
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Over $100,000
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Added to Community Exchange Aug 20, 2026
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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How this connects Policy Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $732,380.00, with no required match, for the FY26 Healthy Start Initiative Grant. Policy Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc., in connection with final construction of Barrett Station (Phase 2 Barrett Settlement & St. Charles Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $62,146.38, Job No. 23/0337-4, UPIN 19102MF14Q01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 31%, MWBE Participation: 39.03%. Policy Request for discussion and action regarding the 2022 Public Safety Bond Projects and the 2024 Jail Maintenance Project. Policy Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 in connection with the construction of improvements to Telge Rd Segment 5 - from 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Road to 300-ft North of Grant Road - 2014, UPIN 23103MF2QF01, Precinct 3. Event Houston City Council — Public Session (December 9, 2026) Policy Request for approval of an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $500,000, to provide on-call materials engineering and testing services for various Flood Control District projects (Agreement No. 2026-50, Job No. 26/0032, Countywide, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible). Event Houston City Council — Consolidated Council Meeting (December 9, 2026) Event Houston City Council — Public Session (October 7, 2026)
Harris County Commissioners Court introduced a contract award on August 11, 2026, for an agreement with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. The $500,000 agreement covers on-call materials engineering and testing services for various Harris County Flood Control District projects countywide. The agreement is listed as non-divisible with a 0% MWBE participation goal.
Harris County is hiring a firm to test materials used in flood control projects across the county. This affects how flood infrastructure is built and inspected near any neighborhood with drainage or flood control work.
