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): 26103YG6UU01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Michael Baker International, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
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 Michael Baker International, Inc., in the partially encumbered amount of $79,919.50 and not to exceed $93,668.50 for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Intersection Improvements - Aldine Westfield Road at Old Aldine Westfield Road/Otto Road - 2026, UPIN 26103YG6UU01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 3 is requesting the Office of the County Engineer to approve an agreement to provide professional engineering services for the intersection improvement to include signal modifications design, pedestrian apparatuses and additional turn lanes.
Expected Impact:
The intersection improvements will improve the road quality and connectivity for the community in the specified area.
Alternative Options:
The alternative is for the intersection to remain an all-way stop with no dedicated turn lanes which will continue to cause traffic issues for the surrounding community.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure s...
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