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File #: 25-3439    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 5/27/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/12/2025 Final action: 6/12/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with EPIC Transportation Group, LP in the amount of $124,315.50 for professional engineering services in connection with a new traffic signal with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive at Blue Bell Road, UPIN 24035MF3HQ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
Attachments: 1. 25-3439-Award-24035MF3HQ01 TS-Veterans at Blue Bell-EPIC Transportation Group, LP P2 06-26-2025
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN - 24035MF3HQ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): EPIC Transportation Group, LP

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
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 EPIC Transportation Group, LP in the amount of $124,315.50 for professional engineering services in connection with a new traffic signal with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive at Blue Bell Road, UPIN 24035MF3HQ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
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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 The existing signal uses outdated and degrading equipment and does not adequately accommodate pedestrian crossings.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 infrastructure.

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