Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 22102MF28U02
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Equistar Chemicals, LP, a LyondellBasell Company
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption): 
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Equistar Chemicals, LP, a LyondellBasell Company to construct 6-foot-wide sidewalks crossing above Equistar's pipeline easement, in connection with Sidewalk - Woodforest Boulevard, Phase II, UPIN 22102MF28U02, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion: 
The project includes the construction of approximately 11,400 LF of 6 ft wide sidewalks along both sides of Woodforest Boulevard. The project limits are from Redstone Street to Freeport Street. A section of the proposed sidewalk crosses Equistar Chemicals pipeline easement and Harris County has requested a letter of no objection. Equistar Chemicals has agreed to provide the letter of no Objection but requested a signed copy from Commissioner's Court. 
Expected Impact: 
This action allows the continuation of the contracted work and provides pedestrians a continuous sidewalk path. 
Alternative Options: 
No action will result in substandard construction and prevent sidewalk continuity.
Alignment with Goal(s): 
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing	
_ Public Health
x Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): 
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
1/10/2023
23-0122
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA in the amount of $292,854.90 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improve...
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