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 24102MF34S01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 21.64%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in the amount of $624,906.80, for professional engineering services in connection with Corridor Study - Commerce Street - 2023, from Interstate Highway 69 to Drennan Street, UPIN 24102MF34S01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21.64%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 2 (PCT2) submitted a request to Harris County Engineering Department (HCED) PMO for HCED to manage the study of the Commerce Street Corridor, from IH-69 to Drennan Street, approximately 1.2 miles long, as part of Precinct 2's Partnership Program with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 23 and TIRZ 15. The goal is to provide a corridor study focused on public safety and community input. To meet Revive2Thrive vision of Precinct 2 for empowering communities and creating opportunities to existing neighborhoods, the project will study, evaluate, and analyze for roadway, drainage, traffic, and sidewalk improvements on Commerce Street from Interstate Highway 69 to Drennan Street.
Expected Impact:
The use of Professional Services will expedite the assessment of the existing roadway, drainage, and pedestrian elements of the Corridor; and provide recommendations using specialized engineering services. This study will be contributed to incorporate pedestrian and bicycle facilities that promote safety throughout the corridor and make it more pedestrian/bicycle f...
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