Department: Toll Road Authority
Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Proposals/Bids
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval for advertisement of professional services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program for feasibility studies and final design including preliminary engineering investigations and PS&E package development for pedestrian/bike safety improvements and improvements of the Harris County High Injury Network along the toll road system (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%.
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Background and Discussion:
As part of the implementation of the Barrier-Free HCTRA Program, professional services are needed to implement pedestrian/bike safety improvement projects which are along the toll road system as well as Harris County High Injury Network improvements along the toll road system. The most qualified firm(s) will provide professional services including feasibility studies and final design to include preliminary engineering investigations (Surveying, Utility, Geotechnical, Environmental, Drainage) and PS&E package development.
The Study and Design Phases will adhere to the following (but not limited to other standards or guidelines as applicable): Harris County Engineering Department (HCED), Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), City of Houston (COH), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities design guidelines, and FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide.
With Commissioners Court approval, the solicitation will be advertised for 45 days.
Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Aut...
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