Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24035MF35K01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Transcend Engineers and Planners, LLC.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
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 agreement with Transcend Engineers and Planners, LLC, in the amount of $93,183.00 for Professional Engineering Services to rebuild a traffic signal at the intersection of Beechnut Street and Beckford Drive, UPIN 24035MF35K01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
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Background and Discussion:
Traffic signals are installed to improve the operations of an intersection and better facilitate pedestrian activities. As such, the consultant will be tasked with the signal design of the intersection and an evaluation of left turn lane storage to improve operations. The consultant will also be tasked with evaluating pedestrian accessibility through the provision of crosswalks and associated median nose opening adjustments required to facilitate pedestrian activities.
Expected Impact:
The installation of the new traffic signal should improve the operation of the intersection.
Alternative Options:
To not install the signal at the intersection, which will not offer the associated operational and pedestrian benefits.
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
12/19/2023
100
Authorization to Negotiate - Transcend Engineers and Planners, LLC.
Location: Beechnut Street and Beckford Drive
Address (if a...
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