Legislation Details

File #: 24-5186    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 8/15/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action: 8/27/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute a utility construction service agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC, dba AT&T Texas, for relocation of utility services for the State Highway 225/Sam Houston Tollway East Interchange construction project in the amount of $1,069,766.65 (Precinct 2).
Attachments: 1. 24-5186 - AT&T - 24GEN1943 GEPS_SCAN_20240712_124632

Department: Toll Road Authority

Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC, dba AT&T

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to execute a utility construction service agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC, dba AT&T Texas, for relocation of utility services for the State Highway 225/Sam Houston Tollway East Interchange construction project in the amount of $1,069,766.65 (Precinct 2).

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Background and Discussion:

The proposed adjustments will replace / relocate existing Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC facilities that conflict with the proposed State Highway 225 / Sam Houston Tollway East Interchange construction project. The adjustment includes underground telecommunication facilities.

 

After completion of the construction services, if the estimated cost is less than the estimated amount, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC will refund or credit the difference. If actual cost of the construction services is more than the estimated cost, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC will invoice the difference, which would require a future Court action.

 

Expected Impact:

The Agreement allows Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC to expedite the telecommunication underground line adjustments, minimizing the risk of construction delays for the Project.

 

Alternative Options:

No other recommended services for this identified need.

 

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

8/6/2024

146

Court approval for low bid award for construction of the State Highway 225 / Sam Houston Tollway East Interchange project.

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Engineering & Construction Service

 

 

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Revenue - TRA

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Total Personnel

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Anticipated Court Date:   August 27, 2024

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Notice to proceed pending approval.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority

 

Attachments (if applicable): Contractual Agreement for Right-of-Way Utility Adjustments