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
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24104MF38K01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Transcend Engineers & Planners, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.77%
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 Transcend Engineers & Planners, LLC, in the amount of $263,439.00 for professional engineering services in connection with Sidewalk and Hike and Bike Trail - HC MUD 167 - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38K01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.77%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project includes design and construction of trail replacement to existing trails along Bear Creek U102-00-00 within Harris County Municipal Utility District #167 in addition to new sidewalks along Greenhouse Road and Keith Harrow Boulevard. The project aims to restore trails initially constructed by the district but subsequently damaged during post-Hurricane Harvey channel widening. This restoration will rebuild the trail between Fry Road and Greenhouse Road, establishing a vital connection to Cypress Lakes High School and Thornton Middle School. The project represents a collaborative effort between HC MUD 167 and Harris County Precinct 4, under the cost sharing Interlocal Agreement.
This agreement will provide Professional Services from the Engineer of Record for the completion of design and construction of the project
Expected Impact:
The project will greatly enhance the community by providing safe and functional sidewalks for enhanced pedestrian mobility, improved connectivity and by offering recreational opportunities for the residents of the area. The project will improve the safety, practicality and functionality of walking to several schools near the project.
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): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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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12/10/2024 |
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Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 167 in connection with the design, reconstruction, and maintenance of a hike and bike trail along Bear Creek |
Location: Bear Creek Trail between Fry Road and Greenhouse Road, sidewalks on Greenhouse Road and Keith Harrow Boulevard, Katy, TX
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA 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): None