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File #: 22-5495    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/6/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/13/2022 Final action: 9/13/2022
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with Sirrus Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $137,031.00 for Professional Engineering and related Services to construct sidewalk and access management improvements to Ella Boulevard from Richey Road to FM 1960, UPIN 21208MF21401, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal 62%.
Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 21208MF21401
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Sirrus Engineers, Inc.

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 62%
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 to execute an agreement with Sirrus Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $137,031.00 for Professional Engineering and related Services to construct sidewalk and access management improvements to Ella Boulevard from Richey Road to FM 1960, UPIN 21208MF21401, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal 62%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is to improve Ella Boulevard from West Richey Road to FM 1960, approximate 1.5 miles, consisting of the mill and overlay of existing asphalt pavement, access management measure installation, sidewalk on each sides, METRO bus stops, three new signals, and storm sewer for North Forest Subdivision drainage improvement.

Expected Impact:
The proposed improvement will provide the safer condition for both traffic and pedestrian. Provide the safe route to school.

Alternative Options:
Alternative options include having in house staff or on-call consultant perform construction phase services and accept professional engineering liability. The alternative will cause construction delay.

Alignment with Goal(s):
X_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
X_ Flooding
_ Environment
X_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
8/28/2018
I.1.f.4
Engineering Agreement
3/09/2021
48
Amendment #1

Location:
Address (if applicable): Ella Blvd from West Richey Road to FM 1960.
Precinct(s): Precinct 1

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