Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): 24208MF3F901
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Midtown Engineers, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 3.77%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 a study report prepared by Midtown Engineers, Inc., for Subdivision Improvements - Highlands - 2024 Project, UPIN 24208MF3F901, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct requested the Office of the County Engineer to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services to remove the roadside ditches, and construct five-foot-wide sidewalks by installing a storm sewer system for subdivisions in the Highlands area. The study phase will cover the entire area, with Phase One focusing on design and construction. The Highlands area is bounded by West Canal Road to the north, Crosby Lynchburg Road to the east, Harris Road to the south and the San Jacinto River to the west.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to enhance pedestrian safety and provide drainage improvements within the project limit. It will support grant funding efforts and enable a cost-effective multi-phase implementation plan aligned with available resources.
Alternative Options:
The County could elect to approve the requested task or choose to reject it. However, if not approved, the project may not be constructed as scoped.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): G1: Expand pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure on County-managed roads,
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:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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6/04/24 |
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Request for approval to negotiate with Midtown Engineers, LLC for professional engineering services |
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6/12/25 |
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Contract Award for Professional Engineering Services |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Various subdivisions in the Highlands area - Highlands, TX 77562
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 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, PE, CFM
Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Study Report