Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 25104MF3SM01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SSP Engineering & Consulting, PLLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 18.52%
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 SSP Engineering & Consulting, PLLC in the amount of $262,692.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Feasibility Study - Bridgeland Center Point Trail - 2025, UPIN 25104MF3SM01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.52%.
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Background and Discussion:
The request will allow Harris County to initiate a feasibility study with SSP Engineering & Consulting PLLC to provide professional engineering services for assessment of a proposed trail extending from John Paul Landing to Jack Road. The trail would generally follow the existing CenterPoint easement and consist of an approximately 10-foot-wide sidewalk, with alignment adjustments as necessary to accommodate transmission lines.
Expected Impact:
This project would determine the feasibility of a Hike and Bike Path along the project limits which will connect to existing sidewalks enhancing the mobility options for the non-motorized modes while providing safe and efficient connectivity. The study is also intended to include additional recreational opportunities for surrounding communities, while identifying improvements to enhance mobility and support safer pedestrian travel.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the safety and mobility benefits associated with the proposed improvements will not be evaluated for feasibility, thereby depriving residents and pedestrians of the enhancements these potential improvements are intended to provide.
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): 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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Agenda Item # |
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2/12/26 |
26-0943 |
Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Bridgeland Management District |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Jack Road and John Paul Landing Park
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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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., CFM, Chief of Engineering & Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Professional Services Agreement