Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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): 260091
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MB Western Construction Co.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 24.43%
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 of an award on the basis of low bid to MB Western Construction Co. in the amount of $4,014,656 for installation and modification of traffic signal systems and related improvements along Fry Road for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260091), MWBE Contracted Goal: 24.43%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project consists of improvements to 5 intersections within the Katy area. The intersections are Westgreen Boulevard at Interstate Highway IH- 10, South Fry Road at Highland Knolls Drive, North Fry Road at Westfield Parkway, North Fry Road at Kieth Harrow Boulevard and North Fry Road at West Little York Road. The work includes constructing and upgrading traffic signals (to be more reliable during the storms), ADA-compliant pedestrian and traffic signal features, 1,000 linear feet of sidewalks and properly sloped driveways. Overall, the project enhances transportation accessibility and safety within the Katy areas.
Expected Impact:
Awarding the contract will allow the recommended bidder to proceed with construction. Project is needed to improve mobility, connectivity and safety for residents and pedestrians in Katy area and enhance pedestrian access within the surrounding neighborhood.
Alternative Options:
The alternative is not to award the contract. If no action is taken, the proposed improvements will not be constructed.
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): 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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12/5/2023 |
6997 |
Approval for agreement with Agha Engineering LLC in the amount of $398,313.00 for Professional Engineering Services for the Proposed Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements Fry Road Package - 2023, UPIN 23104MF2XH01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, Current Participation: 100%. |
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05/08/2025 |
2734 |
Approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for (Intersection of Fry Road and Westfield Pkwy Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal |
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04/16/2026 |
2441 |
Advertisement approved |
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04/30/2026 |
2657 |
Approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for a Local On-System Improvement Project, Intersection Improvement - Westgreen Boulevard at IH10 - 2021, UPIN 221033961530012, Precinct 4. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Westgreen Boulevard at Interstate Highway IH- 10 ; South Fry Road at Highland Knolls Drive; North Fry Road at Westfield Parkway; North Fry Road at Kieth Harrow Boulevard; North Fry Road at West Little York Road.
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/28/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 5/28/2026
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; Luke Herdrich, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing Office;
Attachments (if applicable): Letter