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): 24104MF3A301
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Midtown Engineers, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.60%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 45.82%
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 Midtown Engineers, LLC, in the amount of $867,366.60 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Porter Rd - Clay Rd to Stockdick School Rd - 2023, UPIN 24104MF3A301, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWDBE Current Participation: 45.82%.
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Background and Discussion:
The County seeks to retain Midtown Engineers, LLC to conduct the study and design for upgrading the existing Porter Road from 2-lane asphalt pavement with roadside ditches to a 4-lane concrete boulevard with medians, underground storm sewer, and sidewalks on both sides.
Expected Impact:
The project will upgrade and expand the capacity of the 2-lane roadway to 4-lanes to handle the demands of the current and future traffic volumes. The improvements will alleviate congestion, reduce delays, and provide safe mobility for residents, pedestrians, and drivers in Northwest Katy.
Alternative Options:
If not approved, the residents and road users will not benefit from mobility improvements in their area.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
01/30/2024
24-0683
Approval to negotiate with Midtown Engineers, LLC. for Professional Engineering Services for the study and design of Porter Rd - Clay Rd to Stockdick Sc...
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