20/0287 - Professional Architectural and/or Engineering Services to Conduct a County Wide Park Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Study

This contract is for professional architectural and/or engineering services to conduct a county-wide park safety and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance study. The study aims to provide guidance on which playground safety and ADA regulations are pertinent to Harris County, how to perform safety and ADA inspections, and which tools or methods are best suited to perform these inspections. The contract was awarded to The W-T Group, LLC for a period of two years, from October 26, 2021, to October 25, 2023, with a total value of $1,048,442. • The contract includes a comprehensive study of all parks and trails in Harris County to evaluate their ADA compliance and playground safety. • The study will develop an action plan to bring all parks and trails into compliance with the identified regulations. • The contract has a 2-year timeline for completion and is expected to have a significant impact on the accessibility and safety of Harris County Parks and Trails.