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File #: 24-0924    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Status: Passed
File created: 2/12/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Neel Schaffer Inc. for Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 2 - from south of J109-01-01 to Cypresswood Drive - 2019, 20104MF1BH01, Precinct 3.
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: Report

Project ID (if applicable): 20104MF1BH01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Neel Schaffer Inc.
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):
title
Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Neel Schaffer Inc. for Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 2 - from south of J109-01-01 to Cypresswood Drive - 2019, 20104MF1BH01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The County seeks to facilitate the re-design of the roadway extension of Birnam Wood Boulevard, from south of J109-01-01 to Cypresswood Drive. Upgrading the existing roadway from a 2-lane concrete half boulevard section to a 4-lane concrete curb and gutter boulevard with 32 foot raised median and improved drainage. Study Report has been finalized and is ready for approval.


Expected Impact:
The project will improve the roadway and drainage conditions within this segment of Birnam Wood Boulevard. Neel Schaffer Inc. will be able to proceed with Design Phase once the study report is approved finalizing Study Phase.


Alternative Options:
If not approved, consultant will not be able to proceed with Design Phase tasks and may lead to project delays.


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

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
11/10/2020
P.2, 1.g.5
Recommendation that the County Judge execute amendments/agreements with: Neel-Schaffer, Inc., in the amount of $249,304 and approval of funds not to exceed $695,886, for engineering services for improvements to Birnam Wood Boulevard, Segment 2 from south o...

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