Department: Toll Road Authority
Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Design Workshop, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 12.34%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Design Workshop, Inc. for landscape architecture and engineering design services for the detention basin improvements at two existing locations adjacent to Hardy Downtown Connector Program in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (PIF#0436-L) (Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12.34%).
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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. The proposed improvements aim to create valuable community resources, offering social, environmental, and recreational benefits for the surrounding neighborhoods. The project promotes neighborhood connectivity, vibrant placemaking, and the activation of public spaces. It also enhances urban ecology, sustainability, and the social and environmental resilience of the area.
Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Authority.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solutions for this identified need.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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3/26/2024 |
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Court approval of the Visioning Hardy Downtown Connector Study Report. |
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Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: November 12, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Pending authorization to negotiate and approval to execute.
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