Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN - 25035MF3VD01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Isani Consultants, L.P.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20.02%
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 to execute an agreement with Isani Consultants, L.P., in the amount of $162,530.50 for professional engineering services for a traffic signal rebuild with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Spencer Highway at Texas Avenue and York Avenue, UPIN 25035MF3VD01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.02%.
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Background and Discussion:
Traffic signals are re-built to improve the operation of an intersection and better facilitate pedestrian activities. The existing signal uses outdated and degrading equipment and does not adequately accommodate pedestrian crossings. Re-building this signal will ensure the intersection is brought up to compliance with current standards and will provide pedestrian connectivity.
Expected Impact:
Re-building the traffic signal will bring the infrastructure to current standards and specifications and reduce overall maintenance cost. It will also significantly reduce the risk of failure during a catastrophic event.
Alternative Options:
To continue to maintain the existing traffic signal and slowly replace degrading parts as they fail. This may potentially be more costly and incurs a risk of failure due to aging infrast...
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