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: Report
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 23102MF2Q001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Scientech Engineers, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 of a Study Report prepared by Scientech Engineers, Inc. for Corridor Study - Bay Area Blvd - from Fairmont to 1 Mile South - 2022, UPIN 23102MF2Q001, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is located in Precinct 2 of Southeast Harris County, in Laporte, Texas. Scientech Engineers, Inc. was contracted to conduct a Corridor Study to evaluate roadway reconstruction needs and related improvements along Bay Area Boulevard, extending from Fairmont Parkway to 1 mile South. Pursuant to the agreement, Scientech Engineers submitted the final study report on August 22, 2025. The report includes a comprehensive review of existing conditions and proposes design concepts to address roadway, safety, and mobility concerns within the study area.
Expected Impact:
The study identified three (3) potential design concepts for consideration. After evaluation, Harris County's preferred alternative is Design Alternative 1, which focuses exclusively on the development of multi-purpose trails. This option aligns project goals and maintains compliance with budget expectations.
Key improvements include the construction of an 8-foot-wide concrete trail with ADA ramps on both sides of the ...
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