City of Houston Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project

Dear BR BR:
Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Houston. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 2/2/2024 and given the reference number W158481-020224 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Re: Freedom of Information Act Request / Texas Public Information Act Request (Chapter 552, Texas Government Code)
Department of Public Works & Engineering - Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project
Carollo Engineer, Inc Contract for Professional Services Associated with the NEWPP Expansion Project

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Please provide a breakdown of all invoices paid by the City of Houston to Carollo Engineers, Inc. for all their efforts to date associated with the Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project. Specifically, we are requesting date invoices were paid, amounts paid to Carollo Engineers, amounts paid to City of Houston approved Minority/SWBE subconsultants, amounts paid to non-minority/SWBE subconsultants from inception of the project to date. Also, please provide a breakdown of the amounts of Carollo's fees (and subconsultant fees) paid by the coparticipants, including West Harris County Regional Water Authority, North Harris County Regional Water Authority, Central Harris County Regional Water Authority, and North Fort Bend Water Authority. Also, please provide a copy of the most recent approved/paid Carollo invoice along with supporting documentation that Carollo provided in support of that invoice (ie monthly progress report, schedule, etc).

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

BR

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 02, 2024, Reference # W158481-020224
Dear BR BR,
The City of Houston received a public information request from you on February 02, 2024. Please log into the City of Houston's Open Records Portal to retrieve your copy of the City's letter to the Attorney General regarding your request.
Sincerely,

General Counsel Section
City of Houston Legal Department

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