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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19103MF14801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): KCI Technologies, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
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 amendment with KCI Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $50,256.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide drainage improvements to Kolbe Road and Related Infrastructure, UPIN 19103MF16601, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is in northwest Harris County, south of Cypress North Houston Road and east of Telge Road. It is located in the White Oak Bayou watershed. The existing drainage system consists of roadside ditches which outfall to the east of the Cypress Chase subdivision to HCFCD Channel E133-01-00. The scope and proposed improvements include bringing South Kolbe Circle, South Kolbe Drive, Village Circle, Scott Circle, and Laura Circle into compliance with Harris County Standards. Additionally, the proposed drainage design will consist of grate inlets located in the existing roadside ditches draining via circular pipes under a proposed swale. Additional design services are needed as part of this amendment to account for the changes in roadway configurations and project driveways.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. This amendment is a step in the process to reduce the financial, physical, and emotional burden flood damage places on homeowners and will reduce the financial impact of recovery costs to the homeowners surrounding...
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