Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 25-0372
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MESA Design Associates, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 12.37%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 negotiate a professional services agreement with MESA Design Associates, Inc. for specialized Professional Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services in relation to the superfund site(s) that are adjacent to the Hardy Downtown Connector project (Precinct 2, MWBE Contract Goal: 12.37%).
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Background and Discussion:
This project is initiated to act on the recommendations provided in the "Visioning - The Hardy Downtown Connector" final conceptual study, approved by the commissioner's court on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The selected vendor will provide the specialized design of the necessary improvements that are part of the Hardy Downtown Connector project.
Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Authority.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended option for this identified need.
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): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S2: Prioritize the preservation of trees and expand the tree canopy program in underserved areas.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: H4: Consistently embed sustainability considerations in the project planning and design process.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Approval of the Visioning Hardy Downtown Connector Report and to move forward with qualifications solicitation of program management, design, and other professional services necessary to implement the project. |
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Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
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: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority
Attachments (if applicable): N/A