Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: John R. Blount, P.E., County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA:
☒ Regular RCA
☐ Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Authorization to Negotiate
Project ID (if applicable): 22103N307530001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gradient Group, LLC
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to negotiate with Gradient Group, LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Intersection Improvement - Greenhouse Road at IH 10 - 2021, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The County will engage Gradient Group LLC. to study and design the project. The goal of improving with Greenhouse at IH 10 intersection is to achieve a level of service to meet current and future traffic volumes, reduce delays and improve pedestrian mobility and safety. Gradient Group LLC is qualified to perform these services. The firm is registered with Harris County Engineering Department Professional Service Registry.
Expected Impact:
The project will address current and future traffic volumes, reduce delays and improve pedestrian safety at the intersection.
Alternative Options:
If the County does not authorize the negotiations with GRADIENT GROUP LLC the intersections will remain with the existing conditions which causes traffic congestion for the general public.
Alignment with Goal(s):
☐ Justice and Safety
☐ Economic Opportunity
☐ Housing
☐ Public Health
☒ Transportation
☐ Flooding
☐ Environment
☐ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
Location:
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☐ Countywide
☐ Precinct 1
☐ Precinct 2
☒ Precinct 3
☐ Precinct 4
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Anticipated Implementation Date: 9/14/2021
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note:
☒ Not an emergency, disaster recovery, or COVID-19 related item
☐ Emergency Item
☐ COVID-19 related Item
☐ Disaster Recovery related Item
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Ashleigh Williams, PCT 3 Team Lead, Engineering Department
Bob Bosworth, PCT 3 Coordinator, Engineering Department
Attachments (if applicable): N/A