Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 200201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TransCore ITS, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with TransCore ITS, LLC for wrong-way detection systems, maintenance, repair, testing services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 at a cost of $1,873,731 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200201), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) mission is to responsibly operate and maintain a safe, reliable, sustainable, and evolving mobility system that meets the diverse connectivity needs of all Harris County residents. This Wrong-way Detection Systems (WWDS) will be used to monitor, detect, and alert HCTRA's Incident Management Center when a vehicle has been detected driving in the wrong direction along the main lanes and ramps.
Expected Impact:
These WWDS systems will assist in providing a safer drive along the Westpark Tollway by alerting law enforcement of a wrong-way movement in order to give them a chance to intercept a vehicle before an accident occurs.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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
07/28/2020
19.c.1.i
Project Advertisement
12/01/2020
20.c.7.m
Contract Award
11/30/2021
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