Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
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): UPIN 19101MF16P01; Job No. 24/0368
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Woolpert, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Woolpert, Inc. in the amount of $352,481.40 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018, UPIN 19101MF16P01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Ralston Acres is in northeast Harris County, Precinct 1. The project site is generally bounded by Greens Bayou (P100-00-00) to the west, Spicewood Ln to the north, CE King Parkway to the east and the Beaumont Freeway (Business US 90) to the south. The local drainage system is composed of roadside ditches less than two feet deep and driveways culverts. The proposed improvements include the design of an enclosed storm sewer system with a shallow swale above along John Ralston Road. The project also includes a wet bottom detention basin to mitigate adverse impacts not only for the Ralston Acres project but also for a portion of the Houmont Park Drainage Improvements project proposed to the north and east of subdivision. This agreement will provide Professional Services from the Engineer of Record during construction phase.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes ...
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