Department: Toll Road Authority
Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): T24-9001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HDR Engineering, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 20%
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 HDR Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the update to the Harris County Truck Route Study/Freight Corridors Plan in the amount of $1,023,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 20%.
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Background and Discussion:
On March 14, 2023, Commissioner’s Court directed both the Harris County Engineering Department and the Harris County Toll Road Authority to update the Harris County Truck Route Study.
On May 16, 2023, Commissioner’s Court approved the advertisement to obtain Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for professional engineering services. HDR Engineering, Inc. was identified as the most qualified firm. The selected firm will determine the future freight needs of the county and identify investment opportunities that will ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods/services in the region while improving the quality of life for Harris County residents. The study will also determine possible alignments with the Texas Delivers 2050 Freight Plan.
On October 31, 2023, Commissioner’s Court approved the negotiation with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering and planning services related to the Harris County Truck Route Study and Freight Corridors Plan.
Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Toll Road Authority. Approval of this request will permit HCTRA to support the system planning, engineering, sustainability, and tolling for customers as well as communities within Harris County.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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03/14/2023 |
23-1779 |
Request for the Toll Road Authority to update the Harris County Truck Route Study to determine the future freight needs of the county and identify investment opportunities that will ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods/services in the region while improving the quality of life for Harris County residents. The study should also determine possible alignments with the Texas Delivers 2050 Freight Plan. |
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05/16/2023 |
23-2751 |
Court approval to advertise to obtain Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for professional engineering services for the update to Harris County Truck Route Study/Freight Corridors Plan. |
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10/31/2023 |
23-6356 |
Court approval to negotiate an agreement with HDR, Inc. to provide professional services for the update to Harris County Truck Route Study/Freight Corridors Plan. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Capital Planning |
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Revenue - TRA |
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$1,023,000 |
$1,023,000 |
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Total Current Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Request |
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$1,023,000 |
$1,023,000 |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Anticipated Court Date: April 23, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority
Attachments (if applicable): Engineering Services Agreement