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): 24104MF38P01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): B2Z Engineering LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18.87%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 B2Z Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $450,511.00, for professional engineering services in connection with Westchase Mobility and Intersection Safety Improvements - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38P01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.87%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 has requested that the Office of the County Engineer manage the study and design of a 35-foot shared use corridor located in the Westchase District between Briarpark Drive, Westheimer Blvd and Elmside Drive (approximately 0.3 miles). This project would greatly enhance the interconnectivity in the Westchase area, encouraging and initiating both temporary and permanent activities to promote value and desirability to the location.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact is to include new parklets and allow for amenities, food trucks, and other programming that will convene people in the area. Additionally, this project will improve the drainage, public safety, and mobility to a high percentage of multi-family residential area.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the proposed community enhancements and County strategic plan goal will not be achieved as requested by Precinct 4.
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): 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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/8/2024 |
114 |
Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Westchase District |
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3/27/2024 |
141 |
Approval to Negotiate |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Westchase District, between Briarpark and Elmside
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/8/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 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): Professional Services Agreement