Harris County Commissioners Court
Request for Court Action
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24103MF3HD01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Michael Baker International, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.60%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., in the amount of $230,933.00 for professional engineering services in connection with the design and construction of Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Lakeshore - 2024, UPIN 24103MF3HD01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Lakeshore Subdivision Drainage Improvements project focuses on mitigating flood risks along Elm Shores Drive, which experienced severe flooding during Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda. The project aims to enhance stormwater management capacity to handle 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm events by routing stormwater into the Lake of Houston
Expected Impact:
The expected impact will enhance the resilience of the community to 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm events, minimize property damage, and improve the overall quality of life for residents by addressing longstanding drainage deficiencies.
Alternative Options:
No change to current drainage
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
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