Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, Env. SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24104MF38J01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gauge Engineering LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Gauge Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $306,331.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Hike and Bike Trail - Greenbelt Park - 2024, UPIN 24104MF38J01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 has requested the Office of the County Engineer to manage the Greenbelt Park Hike and Bike Trail project. The request will allow Harris County to engage Gauge Engineering LLC to provide professional engineering services to initiate both the study and design phase for designing and constructing approximately 12000 LF of trail and sidewalk , retaining walls, ADA ramps signing and striping and cross walks in connection with Hike and Bike Trail - Greenbelt Park , UPIN 24104MF38J01, Precinct 4. The project is based on cost sharing agreement with Nottingham MUD.
Expected Impact:
The project will greatly enhance the community by providing safe and functional sidewalks for enhanced pedestrian mobility , improved connectivity and by offering recreational opportunities for the residents of the Greenbelt Park area . The project will improve the safety , practicality and functionality of walking to 4 Katy schools near the project (Hazel S. Pattison Elementary School, Jeanette Hayes Elementary School, Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School and Memorial Parkway Junior High School).
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the safety and mobility benefits associated with the proposed improvements will not be achieved, thereby depriving residents of the enhancements these improvements are intended to provide.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
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): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Improved connectivity for the non-motorized mode of transportation , continuity of sidewalks through the neighborhood.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken |
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08/06/2024 |
093 (24-21) |
Authorization to Negotiate |
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10/08/2024 |
099 (24-27) |
Interlocal Agreement with Nottingham MUD |
Location:
Address (if applicable): South Fry Road from Kelliwood Oaks Drive to T103-00-00 Bridge
Highland Knolls Road from Knoll Springs Drive to Chelsea Park Drive.
Westgreen Boulevard, from South Fry Road Orchard brook Drive.
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/10/2025
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, Senior Director, Capital Project Infrastructure, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Professional Engineering Services Agreement