Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN - 23102MF2RU01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): InfraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 16.06%
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): 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 InfraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC. in the amount of $196,155.02 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with conducting a feasibility study for Highlands Reservoir Imp, UPIN 23102MF2RU01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.06%.
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Background and Discussion:
The County plans to enhance the appeal and accessibility of the Highland Reservoir by exploring additional recreational opportunities that complement the site’s natural scenery. To support this effort, the County will retain InfraTECH to conduct a feasibility study evaluating potential recreational amenities, accessibility improvements, locations, and phased development options for the reservoir.
Expected Impact:
The project will enhance the reservoir’s recreational appeal and accessibility for residents and visitors by providing dedicated parking, TDLR-compliant access ramps, improved wayfinding signage and striping, and expanded amenities such as kayak launches, fishing piers, nature walks, and trails. These improvements will create an attractive and desirable recreational destination for the community.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken the residents and surrounding communities will be at a loss and deprived of potential entertainment and recreational opportunities the location is naturally offering.
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:
Provide safe, convenient and easily accessible parking adjacent to the Wesley Community Center for residents and surrounding community.
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): 1108 East Canal, Houston, TX 77562
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
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, P.E., Chief of Engineering & Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Agreement