Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250278
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Traffic Systems Construction, Inc. (Primary); Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. (Secondary); Statewide Traffic Signal Company (Tertiary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.74%
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):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Traffic Systems Construction, Inc. (Primary); Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. (Secondary); and Statewide Traffic Signal Company (Tertiary) in the amount of $13,000,000 for installation and modification of traffic signal systems and related improvements for Harris County with one (1) year initial term with one (1) one-year renewal option, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250278), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.74%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County currently has an active signal on-call contract for the installation and modification of traffic signal systems and related improvements. The original contract-Job No. 23/0341-was structured with only one renewal term, which is set to expire at the end of January 2026.
Expected Impact:
Continual installation and modification of traffic signal systems and related improvements to enhance public safety and intersection operations.
Alternative Options:
Intersections are evaluated based on the 2011 TMUTCD, considering traffic volume, crashes, pedestrian activity, and roadway network. Signals are i...
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