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File #: 24-0925    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 MBCO Engineering, LLC. for Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickory Gate Drive to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.
Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Report

Project ID (if applicable): 20104MF1BG01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MBCO Engineering, LLC

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):
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Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by MBCO Engineering, LLC. for Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickory Gate Drive to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The County seeks to re-design of the roadway extension of Birnam Wood Boulevard, from 450' north of Hickory Gate Drive to south of J109-01-01. The re-design scope includes upgrading the existing roadway from a 2-lane concrete half boulevard section to a 4-lane concrete curb and gutter boulevard with 32' raised median and improved drainage. The Study Report has been finalized and is ready for approval.


Expected Impact:
This action will facilitate the design of the project improve the roadway and drainage conditions within this segment of Birnam Wood Boulevard.


Alternative Options:
If not approved, the project will not be able to proceed with the design recommendations in the Study Report and existing conditions will continue.

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
10/13/2020
P.2, 1.g.5
Professional Engineering Services agreement approved on court agenda
09/27/2022
#55
Contract - Amendment. Request for approval to execute an amendment with MBCO Engineering, LLC in the amount of $68,660.00 to update the scope of work for Pr...

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