Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19104MF14S01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): KCI Technologies, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 51%
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):
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Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by KCI Technologies, Inc., for Norchester Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19104MF14S01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 51%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is in northwest Harris County in the Cypress Creek watershed. Norchester Subdivision consists of an existing underground storm sewer system that drains into the existing Anderson Ditch and K10000-00 channel. The scope of the project consisted of upsizing existing storm sewer pipe in the neighborhood, adding additional storm sewer pipe, and increasing the number of inlets to the system to reduce localized flooding in the neighborhood. A new detention basin will also be required for mitigation.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood in the Norchester subdivision. No impact to project cost, schedule or staffing anticipated.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to approve or choose to reject the study recommendations. However, if not approved, the design plans cannot be completed as recommended in the study.
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