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, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 21102MF1XE01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Scientech Engineers, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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 an amendment to an agreement with Scientech Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $59,614.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Sidewalk - Quitman Street, UPIN 21102MF1XE01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% (Non-Divisible).
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Background and Discussion:
The request will allow Harris County to retain Scientech Engineers Inc to provide professional engineering services to the construction of on-street bike lanes, and sidewalks along Quitman Street, from Houston Avenue to Elysian Street.
Expected Impact:
The construction project will expand pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure to connect to existing County-managed hike and bike trail systems, and provide our communities with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the project may experience delays in construction activities.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): ...
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