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 - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 22102MF24Y01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TGI Geotechnics, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20.06%
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 TGI Geotechnics, Inc. in the amount of $211,787.70 for Construction Phase Professional Engineering Services in connection with Roadway - South Sheldon at Market Street Intersection and Related Drainage Improvements, UPIN 22102MF24Y01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.06%.
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Background and Discussion:
The request will allow Harris County to retain TGI Geotechnics, Inc. to provide professional engineering services to the construction of South Sheldon Road and Market Street.
Expected Impact:
The construction project will improve Sheldon Road at Market Street intersection in Harris County by raising medians for all approaches and providing sidewalks for pedestrians. The improvements also include signal upgrades and drainage mitigation. The improvements will benefit traveling public, ensure safety and security for pedestrians in alignment with the County's Vision Zero plan.
Alternative Options:
Provide other design options that would require additional community engagement.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
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