Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 26208MF3ZD01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MBCO Engineering, LLC.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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 MBCO Engineering, LLC. in the amount of $67,680.00, for professional engineering services to conduct Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks Connectivity Study, UPIN 26208MF3ZD01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks are located on the northeast side of I-610 within Precinct 1 and City of Houston. Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks are separated by I-610 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway line. This connectivity study focuses on identifying the best multimodal transportation options with both City of Houston & Precinct 1 for connecting the two parks. The study will develop four connectivity options within a Design Concept Report (DCR), along with traffic analyses for the four options, aiming to reduce traffic-related fatalities and improve safety through coordinated planning with the City of Houston and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
Expected Impact:
The study will plan for multimodal transportation connections for Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks to improve the quality of life of those who live, work, and the conditions that support safe, comfortable transportation in the study area in alignm...
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