Legislation Details

File #: 24-0396    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proposals/Bids Status: Passed
File created: 1/17/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/30/2024 Final action: 1/30/2024
Title: Request for approval for advertisement of professional services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program for feasibility studies and final design including preliminary engineering investigations and PS&E package development for pedestrian/bike safety improvements and improvements of the Harris County High Injury Network along the toll road system (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%.

Department: Toll Road Authority

Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Proposals/Bids

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19%

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval for advertisement of professional services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program for feasibility studies and final design including preliminary engineering investigations and PS&E package development for pedestrian/bike safety improvements and improvements of the Harris County High Injury Network along the toll road system (Countywide).  MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%.

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Background and Discussion:

As part of the implementation of the Barrier-Free HCTRA Program, professional services are needed to implement pedestrian/bike safety improvement projects which are along the toll road system as well as Harris County High Injury Network improvements along the toll road system.  The most qualified firm(s) will provide professional services including feasibility studies and final design to include preliminary engineering investigations (Surveying, Utility, Geotechnical, Environmental, Drainage) and PS&E package development.

 

The Study and Design Phases will adhere to the following (but not limited to other standards or guidelines as applicable): Harris County Engineering Department (HCED), Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), City of Houston (COH), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities design guidelines, and FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide.

 

With Commissioners Court approval, the solicitation will be advertised for 45 days.

 

Expected Impact:

Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Authority.

 

Alternative Options:

No other recommended solutions for this identified need.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

X Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Anticipated Court Date: January 30, 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Pending solicitation and approval of execution of contract

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority

Attachments (if applicable): N/A