Legislation Details

File #: 25-0098    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 12/23/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/9/2025 Final action: 1/9/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with STOA International Architects, Inc. for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services including but not limited to programming, conceptual planning, design and construction for a HCTRA owned and maintained facility as part of the Hardy Downtown Connector project in the amount of $1,800,000.00 (Precinct 2, MWBE contracted Goal: 20.73%).
Attachments: 1. 25-0098 STOA_International_Architects__Agreement_-HCTRA_Facility.doc
Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): STOA International Architects, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20.73%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 75%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval to execute an agreement with STOA International Architects, Inc. for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services including but not limited to programming, conceptual planning, design and construction for a HCTRA owned and maintained facility as part of the Hardy Downtown Connector project in the amount of $1,800,000.00 (Precinct 2, MWBE contracted Goal: 20.73%).
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Background and Discussion:
On October 29, 2024, Commissioners Court approved negotiations with STOA International Architects, Inc. for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services. This project is initiated in response to the recommendations from the "Visioning - The Hardy Downtown Connector" final conceptual study, approved by the commissioner's court. The Visioning report highlighted the need for a HCTRA facility in the vicinity of the Hardy Downtown Connector. The proposed HCTRA Facility will address HCTRAs tolling, safety, maintenance, and operational needs.

Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Authority.

Alternative Options:
No other recommended solutions for this identified need.
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