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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240412
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TransCore ITS, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with TransCore ITS, LLC for public safety and operations support and maintenance services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of August 26, 2026 - August 25, 2027, at a cost of $2,890,658, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240412), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The term contract provides technical support for the Toll Road Authority’s Incident Management Dispatch Center. This includes the installation and maintenance of software and hardware to support the center’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) resources, including roadway cameras, video wall management, dynamic message signs, and data collection on incidents and services provided. Software development and maintenance related to the center's Wrong-Way Detection system, and ITS resources of the Washburn Tunnel and Lynchburg Ferry Operations.
Expected Impact:
The term contract will permit HCTRA to continue to support beneficial roadway safety programs ensuring public safety, and the resiliency of operations.
Alternative Options:
Develop long-term plan to provide services through internal resources which would involve substantial labor costs.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Financial Authorization |
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3/27/2025 |
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Advertisement Approval |
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8/26/2025 |
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Award and Agreement Approval |
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/30/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 8/26/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Calvin Harvey, Deputy Director, Public Safety & Operations; Gisselle Zapata, Sr. Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter