Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 26104MF3YV01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Concept Engineers, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19%
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): 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 Concept Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $119,975.00 for Professional Engineering Service in connection with Feasibility Study - Cullen Park Path - 2025, UPIN 26104MF3YV01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%.
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Background and Discussion:
The request will allow Harris County to initiate a feasibility study with Concept Engineers, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for feasibility for the development of a shared use path for the Cullen Park Path, providing safe connection options for pedestrians and cyclists between Greenhouse Road and Barker Cypress Road, spanning roughly 1.4 miles.
Expected Impact:
This project will assess the feasibility of a Hike and Bike Path along the project limits, connecting to existing sidewalks to enhance mobility for non-motorized users and pedestrians to improve safe, efficient connectivity in addition to providing additional recreational opportunities for the surrounding communities.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the safety and mobility benefits associated with the proposed improvements will not be evaluated for feasibility, thereby depriving residen...
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