Board approves $269,845 professional services agreement for High School Road bridge rehab

The Board of Public Works on Sept. 23 approved a professional services agreement (PSA) with United Consulting Engineers Inc. for BM 23078, a bridge rehabilitation on High School Road over Conroe, with a not‑to‑exceed agreement amount of $269,845.95 and an expiration date of Dec. 31, 2028.

Jamie Cole outlined the scope: removal of the bridge deck, railings and approach slabs; construction of a new, wider bridge deck with a sidewalk; PS1 bridge railings and approach guard rails; and approach guard rails. “The wider shoulder could accommodate a multi use path in the future,” Cole said, but he added there is no current capital plan project to provide connecting trail segments on either side of the bridge. Cole noted the project’s substantial completion date is Dec. 31, 2028, and final completion Feb. 14, 2029.

Board member Dan Haig moved and Idris Rittman seconded approval; the board voted 'aye' and the chair declared the motion carries.

Provenance: staff presentation and board vote on BM 23078 at the Sept. 23 meeting.