Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 22/0019, UPIN 221033010230015
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): GLM Contracting, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 31.81%
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 change in contract with GLM Contracting, Inc., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvements - Mason Road at Cypresswood Drive - 2021, adding 84 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $24,346.60, Job No. 22/0019-2, UPIN 221033010230015, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWBE Current Participation: 31.81%.
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Background and Discussion:
Expanding turn-lane capacity and installing a new mast arm assembly aims to address congestion and improve safety on the southbound, westbound, and northbound approaches. Proper planning around design details-such as storage lengths, tapers, mast arm sizing, and signal phasing-will be critical to ensure these improvements deliver the intended operational and safety benefits.
Expected Impact:
Overall, the enhancements aim to boost efficiency and safety at this intersection, lowering travel times and mitigating congestion for the foreseeable future.
Alternative Options:
No change to current layout
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): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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07/15/2024 |
220 (24-4236) |
Contract Renewal |
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01/09/2025 |
46 (25-0219) |
Contract Amendment #1 for additional funds |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Engineering |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/12/2025
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: Erwin Burden, PE, CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Harris County Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): County Auditor’s Form 1258B