Legislation Details

File #: 26-5462    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 8/11/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ, & Associates, Inc. dba EHRA in the amount of $304,200.50 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Intersection Improvements - Cypresswood Drive at Aldine Westfield Road - 2026, UPIN 26103EYOVB01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.00%.
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 S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 26103EYOVB01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ, & Associates, Inc. dba EHRA

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.00%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ, & Associates, Inc. dba EHRA in the amount of $304,200.50 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Intersection Improvements - Cypresswood Drive at Aldine Westfield Road - 2026, UPIN 26103EYOVB01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.00%.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 3 is requesting the Office of the County Engineer to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services to provide the design for intersection improvements at the location of Cypresswood Drive at Aldine Westfield Road.

Expected Impact:
This agreement will allow the firm to proceed with designing the intersection improvements.

Alternative Options:
The alternative is for the roadway to remain as-is, without improving the roadway or intersections within the specified limits.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county's transportation network in alignment with the County's Vision Zero pla...

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