Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 26208MF3ZD01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MBCO Engineering, LLC.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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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 MBCO Engineering, LLC. in the amount of $67,680.00, for professional engineering services to conduct Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks Connectivity Study, UPIN 26208MF3ZD01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks are located on the northeast side of I-610 within Precinct 1 and City of Houston. Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks are separated by I-610 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway line. This connectivity study focuses on identifying the best multimodal transportation options with both City of Houston & Precinct 1 for connecting the two parks. The study will develop four connectivity options within a Design Concept Report (DCR), along with traffic analyses for the four options, aiming to reduce traffic-related fatalities and improve safety through coordinated planning with the City of Houston and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
Expected Impact:
The study will plan for multimodal transportation connections for Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks to improve the quality of life of those who live, work, and the conditions that support safe, comfortable transportation in the study area in alignment with the Harris County Vision Zero Action Plan.
Alternative Options:
Failure to study a connection for safety and mobility improvements will result in continued disconnection between the two parks and conflicts between passenger automobiles, heavy truck traffic, and pedestrians.
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): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Mike Etienne, PhD, Chief of Planning & Development Services, OCE
Attachments (if applicable): Professional Services Agreement