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 S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 26103RB3ZZ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gradient Group LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 7%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 Gradient Group LLC in the amount of $134,338.17 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Intersection Improvement - Cypresswood Drive at Kuykendahl Road - 2026, UPIN 26103RB3ZZ01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 7%.
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Background and Discussion:
The County engaged Gradient Group LLC to study and design the project in 2026 and now seeks to execute a professional services agreement. The goal of the project is to install an eastbound dual left turn lane and signal modifications at the Cypresswood Drive at Kuykendahl Road intersection.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will allow the firm to proceed with designing the intersection improvements.
Alternative Options:
The alternative is for the intersection to remain as-is, without the installation of an eastbound dual left turn lane or signal modifications.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county's transportation network in alignment with the County's Vision Zero plan.
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