Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 26104EO4MM01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 6%
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 Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC in the amount of $1,884,355.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Sommerall - 2026, UPIN 26104EO4MM01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 6%.
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Background and Discussion:
As part of a previous countywide study, many subdivisions were identified as being prone to flooding. From high-level limited analysis, the referenced subdivision was selected for further analysis due to overland flow and limited local drainage, determined through flood hazard data assessment and rain and grid investigation. This request will allow Harris County to initiate a detailed study with the consultant to provide professional engineering services for assessment and recommendation for drainage improvements within the selected subdivision.
Expected Impact:
As a preliminary mitigation measure, each subdivision drainage project entails the evaluation of either adding or upgrading the existing storm sewer system along the roadways within the referenced subdivision boundaries to address ponding issues. Additionally, the cons...
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