Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240452
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): USA Amtech Inc (Primary); Roy Jorgensen Associates (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 6.4%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to USA Amtech Inc (Primary); and Roy Jorgensen Associates (Secondary) in the amount of $5,045,285 for Smart Cushion Crash Attenuator (CCA) system replacement and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 29, 2026 - January 28, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240452), MWBE Contracted Goal: 6.4%.
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Background and Discussion:
This is an award for term contract Job No. 24/0452, for USA Amtech Inc. (Primary) and Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Secondary) for replacement of existing Crash Cushion Attenuator (CCA) systems with Smart CCAs for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA).
Expected Impact:
The award of this contract allows HCTRA to replace existing Crash Cushion Attenuator (CCA) systems with Smart CCAs to enhance safety of the traveling public and decrease the exposure time to traffic conditions for maintenance crews during repair, keeping both the public and maintenance crews safer.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended option for this identified need.
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County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/29/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Patrick Acosta, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing; Wendell Griffin, Assistant Director | Roadway Operations & Maintenance | Capital Projects & Infrastructure, Harris County Toll Road Authority
Attachments (if applicable): Letter