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 25101MF3TC01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Brooks & Sparks, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.9%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 to execute an agreement with Brooks & Sparks, Inc., in the amount of $853,611.00 for professional engineering services in connection with sidewalk and signal improvements along Gessner Road from Beltway 8 to West Little York Road, UPIN 25101MF3TC01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.9%.
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Background and Discussion:
The corridor currently lacks adequate pedestrian infrastructure, limiting safe access to nearby community amenities such as the White Oak Bayou Trail and Bane Park. The proposed project will deliver 3.4 miles of sidewalk, along west of Gessner Road from Beltway 8 to Litter York Road. The scope also includes the installation of traffic signals if warranted and street lighting to support safe multimodal access along the corridor.
Expected Impact:
Provide enhanced mobility for pedestrians within Gessner Road Area.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options. If not approved, the study will be delayed or could be cancelled.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other i...
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