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., Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 24103MF3E801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): GFT, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 16.09%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 51.85%
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 GFT, Inc. in an amount of $410,560.80 for professional engineering services to conduct Design Phase Services for Subdivision Improvements - Arcadian Gardens Phase 1, UPIN 24103MF3E801, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.09%, MWBE Current Participation: 51.85%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Arcadian Gardens area is an older subdivision with 18-ft to 20-ft wide road pavement and ditches along both sides of the roadway. The existing right of way is generally 60-ft in width. The precinct plans to create a multi-phase approach to remove roadside ditches and construct 5-ft wide sidewalks by installing storm-sewer system. The intent of this project is to conduct a comprehensive drainage analysis, environmental and geotechnical study followed by design and construction phases that Precinct can fund through grant programs.
Expected Impact:
The proposed project will guide the phased replacement of roadside ditches with storm-sewer system and construct 5-ft wide sidewalks. 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:
If no action is taken, the project may experience delays in improvements to Arcadian Gardens subdivision.
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):
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04/23/2024 06/26/2025 |
143 20 |
Authorization to Negotiate Professional Services Agreement (Study Phase) |
Location: Arcadian Gardens Subdivision (Barrett Station)
Address (if applicable): 808 Magnolia Avenue, Crosby, Texas 77532
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026
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): Contract & Exhibits