24/0419 - Professional Engineering/Architectural Services to Provide Various Watershed Feasibility Studies for the Harris County Flood Control District (CDBG MIT/GLO)

This contract is for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Harris County Flood Control District. The contract was awarded to twelve firms, with the top twelve being AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Civitas Engineering Group, Inc., Freese and Nichols, Inc., Gauge Engineering, LLC, Halff Associates, Inc., HDR, Huitt-Zollars, Inc., LJA Engineering, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Michael Baker International, Inc., Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, and Torres & Associates. The scope of work includes providing feasibility studies for various watersheds in Harris County. The contract has a duration of one year, with an option to renew. • The contract is funded by the Harris County Flood Control District and the county. • The contract has a MWBE contracted goal of 18%. • The contract is expected to impact the project schedule, scope, costs, and grant administration deadline. • The contract is part of the county's strategic plan to minimize the impact of climate change and disasters. • The contract is related to the county's infrastructure initiative to improve the condition and resilience of county transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.