Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24104MF3BB01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): STOA International Architects, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 43.60%
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 to execute an agreement with STOA International Architects, Inc. in the amount of $351,960.00, to provide architecture and engineering services in connection with Tracy Gee Community Center, UPIN 24104MF3BB01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 43.60%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is in west Harris County Westchase area, east of Sam Houston Tollway and north of Westpark Tollway, located at 3599 Westcenter Dr., Houston, TX 77042. The approximately 1.5-acre site consist of limited parking and a one-story structure spanning approximately 16,016 sq ft and built in 1979 serving as a Community Center for Precinct 4.
The scope of the project includes an exhaustive assessment of the current facility's conditions and include programming with preliminary design through community engagement for accommodating the needs of the growing community.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to thoroughly assess the existing building to ensure that the community's needs are met prudently and responsibly. The Tracy Gee Community Center has been serving the community since its establishment in 1979. However, the facility now faces substantial structural issues, particularly with its foundation, necessitating a potential demolition and the construction of a new center. The existing layout of program spaces is fragmented, reducing functional efficiency.
Therefore, a comprehensive redevelopment project is cru...
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