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File #: 24-0925    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Status: Passed
File created: 2/12/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by MBCO Engineering, LLC. for Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickory Gate Drive to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.

Department: County Engineer

Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Report

 

Project ID (if applicable): 20104MF1BG01

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MBCO Engineering, LLC

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by MBCO Engineering, LLC. for Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickory Gate Drive to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.

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Background and Discussion:

The County seeks to re-design of the roadway extension of Birnam Wood Boulevard, from 450' north of Hickory Gate Drive to south of J109-01-01. The re-design scope includes upgrading the existing roadway from a 2-lane concrete half boulevard section to a 4-lane concrete curb and gutter boulevard with 32' raised median and improved drainage. The Study Report has been finalized and is ready for approval.

 

 

Expected Impact:

This action will facilitate the design of the project improve the roadway and drainage conditions within this segment of Birnam Wood Boulevard.

 

 

Alternative Options:

If not approved, the project will not be able to proceed with the design recommendations in the Study Report and existing conditions will continue.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_X Transportation

_X Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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10/13/2020

P.2, 1.g.5

Professional Engineering Services agreement approved on court agenda

09/27/2022

#55

Contract - Amendment. Request for approval to execute an amendment with MBCO Engineering, LLC in the amount of $68,660.00 to update the scope of work for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Birnam Wood Boulevard Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickorygate Drive to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickorygate Dr to south of J109-01-01

Precinct(s): Precinct 3

 

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Anticipated Court Date: February 27, 2024

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: Dr. Hatem Bastawisy, PE, (Interim) Senior Director of Project Delivery, Harris County Engineering Department

 

Attachments (if applicable): Study Report