Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey PE
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Termination
Project ID (if applicable): 20104MF1BY01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Civitas Engineering Group 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
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 terminate the agreement with Civitas Engineering Group Inc., (previously known as KIT Professionals Inc.) for Professional Engineering Services in connection with West Riley Fuzzel Rd- from IH 45 to 200-ft West of West Hardy Rd- 2019, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Project scope consists of the design and construction of a standard four (4) lane concrete boulevard in 100-ft right of way with 32-ft raised medians and underground storm sewer. The western segment of the project (from IH 45 to 250-ft west of Elm St.) will be conversion of two (2) lane asphalt to a standard four (4) lane concrete boulevard with 32-ft raised medians in 100-ft right of way. The eastern segment of the project (from 250-ft west of Elm St. to 200-ft west of West Hardy Rd.) will be conversion of recently constructed transitioning concrete roadway and narrow median section (four lanes to two lanes) to a standard four (4) lane concrete boulevard with 32-ft raised medians in 100-ft right of way. The transition should begin at the end of the 8-ft existing median.
Expected Impact:
The design and construction phase will be terminated.
Alternative Options:
An alternative is to move forward with the design and construction of the project.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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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4.9.2019 |
P2 1.F.10 |
Recommendation for authorization to negotiate for engineering services in Precinct 4 with: • KIT Professionals, Inc., in connection with West Riley Fuzzel Road from IH-45 to Elm Street. |
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6.29.2021 |
P10 Item 74 |
Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with KIT Professionals, Inc. in the amount of $526,156 and an approval of funds not to exceed $831,736 for Professional Engineering Services for improvements to West Riley Fuzzel Road from IH 45 to Elm Street, UPIN 20104MF1BY01, Precinct 4. |
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12.13.2022 |
P7 item 49 |
Request for approval to execute an amendment with KIT Professionals, Inc. in the amount of $370,928.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with West Riley Fuzzel Road - From IH 45 to 200-ft West of West Hardy Road - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BY01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 73.66%, MWDBE Current Participation 65%. |
Location: Shaw Road
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
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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.
Attachments (if applicable): Contract exhibits and Agreement.