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File #: 23-6625    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 11/2/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/14/2023 Final action: 11/14/2023
Title: Request for approval of a First Amendment with EPIC Transportation Group, LP to update the traffic conditions study and modeling of the Sam Houston Tollway Northeast from IH 69N to South of US 90 to meet the goals of the Barrier-Free HCTRA program and increase compensation and payment for this effort in the amount of $147,000 (Precincts 1, 2, & 3). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 35%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
Attachments: 1. 23-6625 - EPIC TRANSPORTATION GROUP_Amendment_NO_1(Signed)
Department: Toll Road Authority
Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): EPIC Transportation Group, LP

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 35%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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 First Amendment with EPIC Transportation Group, LP to update the traffic conditions study and modeling of the Sam Houston Tollway Northeast from IH 69N to South of US 90 to meet the goals of the Barrier-Free HCTRA program and increase compensation and payment for this effort in the amount of $147,000 (Precincts 1, 2, & 3). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 35%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
The September 27, 2022 Commissioners Court approved the execution of an agreement with EPIC Transportation Group, LP for Traffic Modeling and Engineering services to provide corridor travel demand and system analysis for the Hardy Toll Road North Segment #9 (Precincts 1, 2, & 3) in Harris County.

This action is to add the Sam Houston Tollway Northeast from IH 69N to South of US 90 to the scope of work to ensure consistency with the Barrier-Free HCTRA program.

Expected Impact:
The professional service contract will permit HCTRA to support the system planning, engineering, sustainability, tolling, and development of business rules for the conversion to All-Electronic Tolling.

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
6/14/2022
#116
Court Approve...

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