Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240373
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Allies, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 32.17%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $2,655,657 for road reconstruction of Blackhawk Blvd from Scarsdale Blvd to South Sam Houston Parkway East for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240373), MWBE Contracted Goal: 32.17%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project, located in Harris County, Precinct 2, includes approximately 12,355 linear feet of improvements to Blackhawk Boulevard, stretching from Scarsdale Boulevard to South Sam Houston Parkway East. The project includes construction of new sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, removal and reconstruction of damaged roadway pavement, installation of new curb ramps at street crossings, removal, and replacement of driveway pavement for sidewalk crossings, adjustments to manholes and other utility elements and application of new pavement markings for the entire project.
Expected Impact:
This project aims to enhance traffic safety and mobility by improving roadway pavement conditions, enhancing the pedestrian realm and driveways, and promoting pedestrian and bicyclist mobility. The goal is to create a pedestrian-friendly environment by improving overall public access.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the project may experience delays in improving mobility in the area.
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/25/2022 |
43 (22-6799) |
Approval to negotiate with B2Z Engineering, LLC for Professional Engineering Services related to the reconstruction of the Existing Roadway and related improvements along Blackhawk Boulevard from South Sam Houston Parkway East to Scarsdale Boulevard, UPIN 23102MF2UN01, Precinct 2. |
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06/06/2023 |
37 (23-3287) |
Request for approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $436,370.13 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements to Blackhawk Boulevard from Scarsdale Boulevard to South Sam Houston Parkway East, UPIN 23102MF2UN01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 87.71%. |
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11/12/2024 |
296 |
Transmittal by Purchasing of a project scheduled for advertising. |
Location: Blackhawk Blvd from Scarsdale Blvd to Sam Houston Pkwy
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/23/2025
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 and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer; Maria Heinzmann, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter