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File #: 22-5967    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 9/20/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/27/2022 Final action: 9/27/2022
Title: Request for approval to execute an amendment with Sirrus Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $73,065.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide a Drainage Study for Birnam Wood Boulevard from 450' north of Hickorygate Drive to Cypresswood Drive, UPIN 21104MF1XS01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
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 21104MF1XS01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Sirrus Engineers, Inc.

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 amendment with Sirrus Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $73,065.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide a Drainage Study for Birnam Wood Boulevard from 450' north of Hickorygate Drive to Cypresswood Drive, UPIN 21104MF1XS01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
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Background and Discussion: The County seeks to facilitate the re-design of the roadway extension of Birnam Wood Boulevard, from 450' north of Hickorygate Drive 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' raised median and improved drainage.

Expected Impact: Through the drainage analysis, the project will improve the drainage conditions within this segment of Birnam Wood Boulevard.

Alternative Options: If no action is taken, the project may experience delays in improving the drainage in the area.

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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
8/25/20
1.f.3
Recommendation for authorization to negotiate for engineering services
12/15/20
1.f.11
Recommendation that the County Judge execute amendments/agreements

Location:
Address (if applicable): Birnam Wood Boulevard
Precinct(s): Precinct 3

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