Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 230384
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Clark Condon Associates, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Clark Condon Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,351,628 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide the study, community outreach, design, bid, and construction phases for the development of Sylvan Beach Park for the Office of the County Engineer (230384), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2020, the Precinct procured the services of Clark Condon Associates to provide a detailed master plan for Sylvan Beach Park located in La Porte, Texas. In 2024, the Commissioner’s Court authorized negotiations with Clark Condon to develop plans for certain elements of the Master Plan. This is a request for court approval to contract with Clark Condon to begin developing the plans through a study with 30% design. The project includes replacement of the playground. It also includes revitalizing and expanding the beach by nearly 600 LF. This project will add a Band Shell, Spray Plaza, Event Lawn, Beach Volleyball, Kayak Launch, Beach Front Seating, Entry Monument, Promenade Walk adjacent to the revitalized expanded beach, and a Breakwater to protect the beach. The project will also study adding a parking garage.
Expected Impact:
The Sylvan Beach Master Plan was completed to define the spatial needs of the park. The goal was to recapture the roots of the historic Sylvan Beach Park, making it a destination park again. The new master planned park will bring more people to the park, making it a weekend destination and an entertainment portal as in the past. This project seeks to implement a number of items of the masterplan. This project will also evaluate traffic flow to ensure safer travel for motorists. It will create a friendlier pedestrian and bicycle environment by constructing paths/walks that connect to existing area paths/walks.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to fund the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the consultant will not be able to complete the scope of work.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
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): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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9/19/2023 |
389 (23-5413) |
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a study by Clark Condon Associates, Inc. for the Sylvan Beach Master Plan completed July 2020, UPIN 20102MF1K001, Precinct 2. |
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10/10/2023 |
289 (23-5821) |
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide the study, community outreach, design, bid, and construction phases for the Development of Sylvan Beach Park for the Office of the County Engineer (230384). |
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07/15/2024 |
259 (24-4425) |
Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Clark Condon for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide the study, community outreach, design, bid, and construction phases for the development of Sylvan Beach Park for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (230384), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%. |
Location: Sylvan Beach Park
Address (if applicable): 636 N Bayshore Dr, La Porte, TX 77571
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer, Jared Abbey, Sourcing Manager, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter