Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 21/0369
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Statewide Traffic Signal Co.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17.50%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 18.85%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a change in contract with Statewide Traffic Signal Co., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvement - Spring Cypress Rd at Ella Blvd - 2019, adding 123 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $938.89, Job No. 21/0369-1, UPIN 20104MF1BW01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.50%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18.85%.
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Background and Discussion:
This On-Call project is to upgrade Spring Cypress Road at Ella Boulevard with installation of a westbound Spring Cypress Road dedicated right turn lane, increased left turn lane storage on Ella Boulevard approach, and full traffic signal rebuild including mast arms signals & pedestrian upgrades.
Changes include reconciliation of actual quantities used in construction with the estimated quantities included for bidding purposes. Added items:
- Extra barricade for new island (Arrow Boards, Water barrel). - $5,492.94 - 45 days.
- Extra work to relocate the controller cabinet. - $4,443.52 - 2 days.
- Additional days due time lost by signal contractors, because could not work during certain portions of roadwork. - $0.00 - 46 days.
- Electronic Message Board for Advanced Notification of the right lane being closed. - $3,989.02 - 30 days
Expected Impact:
Change allows unused funds to be returned to Harris County and allows the Contractor to be compensated.
Alternative Options:
Changes allow for addition of new bid items and days...
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