Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 23102MF2Q001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Scientech Engineers, Inc.
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 of a Study Report prepared by Scientech Engineers, Inc. for Corridor Study - Bay Area Blvd - from Fairmont to 1 Mile South - 2022, UPIN 23102MF2Q001, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
This project is located in Precinct 2 of Southeast Harris County, in Laporte, Texas. Scientech Engineers, Inc. was contracted to conduct a Corridor Study to evaluate roadway reconstruction needs and related improvements along Bay Area Boulevard, extending from Fairmont Parkway to 1 mile South. Pursuant to the agreement, Scientech Engineers submitted the final study report on August 22, 2025. The report includes a comprehensive review of existing conditions and proposes design concepts to address roadway, safety, and mobility concerns within the study area.
Expected Impact:
The study identified three (3) potential design concepts for consideration. After evaluation, Harris County’s preferred alternative is Design Alternative 1, which focuses exclusively on the development of multi-purpose trails. This option aligns project goals and maintains compliance with budget expectations.
Key improvements include the construction of an 8-foot-wide concrete trail with ADA ramps on both sides of the roadway. Installation of a 5-foot safety buffer between the trail and outer traffic lanes. Regarding existing roadside ditches to support stormwater conveyance capacity while accommodating the new trail.
This project will enhance pedestrian and cyclist mobility, improve roadway safety, and provide long-term drainage benefits.
Alternative Options: The County could elect to approve or choose to reject the study recommendations. However, if not approved, the design plans cannot be completed as recommended in the study.
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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06/28/2022 |
22-4003
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Request for approval to negotiate with Scientech Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Trail along Bay Area Boulevard, Precinct 2. |
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08/08/2023 |
23-4460 |
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Scientech Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $522,761.40 for Professional Engineering Services to provide a Corridor Study for Bay Area Boulevard from Fairmont Parkway to one (1) mile south of Fairmont Parkway, UPIN 23102MF2Q001, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 40.53%. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Bay Area Blvd from Fairmont Parkway to 1 mile South of Fairmont Parkway
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Truitt Rounsavall, P.E., PMP, MBA, LSSBB (Interim) Director of Capital Projects, Horizontal, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): N/A