Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: 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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24104MF38Q01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Entech Civil Engineers, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 20.21%
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 of an amendment to an agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services to conduct a feasibility study in connection with Sidewalk - Energy Corridor and Multimodal Connectivity -- 2023, UPIN 24104MF38Q01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 20.21%.
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Background and Discussion:
This goal of this project is to conduct and complete a feasibility study for the design and construction phases of sidewalk and safety improvements along Park Row drive, North Dairy Ashford and Dairy Ashford Road. The project includes completing a feasibility study for designing and construction of a 6-foot-wide Sidewalk along the North and South, ADA compliant traffic elements and spot improvements along the entire length of the roadway in the project limit. This amendment will provide additional Professional services to support extending improvement and safety from Addicks Trail to Terry Hershey Trail along the Park Row Blvd.
Expected Impact:
This project focuses on enhancing the mobility and connectivity options of non-motorized modes between the various land uses and developments in the Energy Corridor District project area by providing safe, efficient and ADA compliant public pedestrian paths and to facilitate safer public mobility. Currently there is an existing network of sidewalks along the roadways in the project area with sections missing between various locations which impacts the continuity, connectivity and convenience of sidewalk connectivity hampering its Revised 12.11.2024 utility and use by pedestrians. In addition, sections of existing sidewalk do not conform to the latest design and safety standards. Project will evaluate the effectiveness of the existing sidewalk in view of the existing constraints and recommend feasibility of the most optimized alternative with cost, safety and continuity criteria for design and construction phase.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the safety and mobility benefits associated with the proposed improvements will not be achieved, thereby depriving residents and pedestrians of the enhancements these improvements are intended to provide.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I1: Develop a countywide parks network and connectivity plan.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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1/30/2024 |
24-0686 |
Authorization to Negotiate for Professional Engineering Services |
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06/26/2025 |
25-3751 |
Contract Award for Professional Engineering Services |
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Location:
Address (if applicable): Katy, TX
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Senior Director of Capital Project Infrastructure, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Professional Services Amendment