Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., CFM, ENV-SP, County Engineer
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): UPIN 24104MF37701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): DECON LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 16.94%
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 a professional services agreement with DECON LLC, in the amount of $1,737,954.00 for Detailed Design Services in connection with the Bus Shelter Improvements - Universal Accessibility Bus Stop Improvement - 2023, UPIN 24104MF37701, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.94%.
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Background and Discussion:
DECON LLC will be responsible for delivering the detailed design of the selected shelter concepts from Phase 1. DECON LLC will coordinate with and follow the Office of the County Engineering (OCE) and METRO's established standards and guidelines for the 250 shelter-ready locations across HCP4.
The Consultant will provide architectural, structural, and civil detail designs for new bus shelters, shelter
furnishings, and amenities that comply with METRO design standards at up to 250 shelter-ready locations
to be used across Precinct 4. The process and scope of services are:
Task 1: Project Management and Coordination
Task 2: Fieldwork for 250 shelter locations
Task 3: 50% Detail Design Development
Task 4: 100% Detail Design Structural & Architectural
Task 5: 100% Civil Detail Design Development
Task 6: Bid Phase
Expected Impact:
The project goal is to provide safe and resilient design options for Precinct 4 Bus Shelters. New bus shelters will provide riders with a safe and clean place to wait for bus service as well as enhance the visual appeal of the surrounding location.
Alternative Options:
Alternative options include installing standard bus shelters, which do not provide a comfortable experience in Houston’s climate or contribute to the visual appeal of the surrounding location. The County could choose not to fund the project. However, the project could not move forward.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: G: Expand and optimize multimodal transportation options.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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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Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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9/19/24 |
428 |
ATN - Bus Shelter Improvements - Univ. Accessibility Bus Stop |
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12/10/2024 |
159 |
Approval to execute agreement with DECON LLC |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Various locations
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
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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): Contract and Exhibits