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: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF38P01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): B2Z Engineering LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0.00%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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):
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Request for approval to negotiate with B2Z Engineering LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Hike and Bike Trail - Westchase Promenade - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38P01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 has requested that the Office of the County Engineer manage the study, design and construction of a 35-foot shared use corridor located in the Westchase District in between Briarpark Drive, Westheimer Blvd and Elmside Drive (approximately 0.3 miles).
Expected Impact:
This project would greatly enhance the interconnectivity in the Westchase project area through configuration of the shared use corridor, encouraging and initiating temporary and permanent activities to promote value and desirability to the location. The linear shared use space will allow the formation of a new parklet and allow for amenities, neighborhood activities, and other programming within the walkable neighborhood for the residents to live, visit, and shop without having to commute long distances.
Alternative Options:
Without this project, the proposed community enhancements and County strategic plan goal will not be realized as requested by Precinct 4.
County Strategic Plan G...
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