An ordinance was approved for a Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. The contract, valued at $11,922,400.00, is for the design of the Kingwood and IAH surface water transmission line. This project is a crucial part of the Surface Water Transmission Program, mandated by the Harris Galveston Subsidence District, to convert the existing groundwater system in Kingwood and IAH to a surface water system. The scope includes Phase I (Preliminary Design), Phase II (Final Design), Phase III (Construction Phase Services), and Additional Services. The consultant provides health benefits in compliance with the City's 'Pay or Play' ordinance. The project also commits to a 26.00% M/WBE participation goal, with five firms listed. The project area is generally bounded by Northpark Drive, Water Works Boulevard, West Lake Houston Parkway, and Woodland Hills Drive.