Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250409
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17.04%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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 award on the basis of low bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $2,822,667 for park and road improvements at Eisenhower Park (2024) for Precinct 1 (FEMA), and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250409), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.04%.
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Background and Discussion: Harris County Precinct 1 (PCT1) requested the Office of the County Engineer for roadway reconstruction and drainage improvement within the Eisenhower Park for the surrounding residents. The project is located within Houston, Texas in Harris County Precinct 1. The FEMA Grant funding approval is in progress. The initiative, aligned with Harris County vision, is designed to enhance safety and improve the overall quality of life by evaluating and upgrading existing drainage system and pavement within Eisenhower Park.
Expected Impact: This project seeks to enhance drivability, pedestrian safety and provide drainage improvements within Eisenhower Park.
Alternative Options: If no action is taken, the project may experience delays in improvements within Eisenhower Park.
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): I3: Prioritize the development of new parks when developing and implementing a plan for how to leverage underused County-owned land, with a focus on equitable access.
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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01/08/2026 |
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Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for park and road improvements at Eisenhower Park (2024) for Precinct 1 (FEMA) (250409) |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Eisenhower Park @13400 Aqueduct Rd, Houston, TX 77044
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
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; Sheila Rodriguez, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter