Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 24/0328
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MB Western Construction Co.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a contract award on the basis of low bid to MB Western Construction Co. for the replacement of Sam Houston Tollway - Northeast segment's signs, pavement marking and Permeable Friction Course (PFC) between IH-69 N and US 90 in the amount of $7,923,880.10 (Precincts 1, 2, and 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%).
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Background and Discussion:
This construction contract will provide repairs, upgrades, and modifications consisting of various replacements for the Northeast segment of the Toll Road. sign sheeting and pavement marking fade over time and have typical life cycle of 7 to 10 years. As reflectivity diminishes, it is harder to identify travelling lanes and read signs in nighttime and under heavy rain conditions thus causing driver safety issues. The existing signs and pavement marking along Sam Houston Northeast corridor have exceeded its life cycle.
On November 12, 2024, Commissioners Court approved to advertise for Bid proposal.
Expected Impact:
This construction contract will provide the necessary improvements to maintain the HCTRA roadway and facilities; to ensure that the toll road system provides reliable and safe transportation to the traveling public.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended o...
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