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): UPIN 26101XJ1RR01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Omega Engineers, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.75%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 Omega Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $224,858.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Bikeway Delineation Study and Scott Street Bikeway Preliminary Design from Fuqua Street to South of Beltway 8, UPIN 26101XJ1RR01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.75%.
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Background and Discussion:
The study includes two phases. Phase 1 is to develop a structured methodology to evaluate bikeway delineation options. Phase 2 is to apply the findings in Phase 1 to Scott Street through preliminary (15%) design to demonstrate feasibility.
Expected Impact:
Develop a catalog of bikeway delineation options. Establish a decision framework that aligns delineation strategies with corridor planning horizons and anticipated traffic growth. Create reusable design standards for selected delineation options.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options. If not approved, delineation study will be delayed or cancelled.
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): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): Scott Street from Fuqua Street to South of Beltway 8
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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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 ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Professional Services Agreement & Exhibits