Request for approval of an amendment to the agreement with Earth Engineering, Inc. to provide construction materials testing services for Heavy Highway, Bridge and Drainage maintenance projects in the amount of $350,000.00 (Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%).

Harris County Commissioners Court is considering an amendment to a contract with Earth Engineering, Inc. for construction materials testing on heavy highway, bridge, and drainage maintenance projects across the county. The amendment adds $350,000 to the agreement. The contract includes a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) goal of 19.6%. The item was introduced on October 1, 2026.

This contract pays for testing of materials used in road, bridge, and drainage repairs across Harris County. Residents may be affected if county infrastructure projects in their area depend on this testing work.