Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN: 24102MF3KJ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Binkley & Barfield, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.60%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0.0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in the amount of $1,754,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Fairmont Parkway - 3 - From Underwood Road to Driftwood Drive - 2024 project, UPIN 24102MF3KJ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
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Background and Discussion:
Fairmont Parkway Segment 3 is part of a four-segment project that includes constructing an additional outside lane in each direction, repair and/or overlay of existing pavement, adding new sidewalks and improve drainage. The project also includes widening of the Big Island Slough bridges to accommodate the additional lanes and pedestrian traffic. A portion of the project is in the City of La Porte.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to improve transportation and pedestrian mobility by improving road conditions to enhance traffic flow and provide smoother and safer travel for motorists, while also creating a pedestrian-friendly environment by constructing sidewalks, promoting active transportation, and improving overall pedestrian access.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if ...
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