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File #: 24-0878    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 2/12/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with EPIC Transportation Group, LP in the amount of $168,014.00 for Professional Engineering Services to rebuild a traffic signal at the intersection of College Avenue at Austin Street and Main Street, UPIN 24035MF34Z01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 64.09%.
Attachments: 1. 24-0878-Consultant-UPIN 24035MF34Z01-Transportation Group EPIC-Traffic Signals College Avenue -24GEN0317
Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24035MF34Z01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable) EPIC Transportation Group, LP
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 64.09%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 to execute an agreement with EPIC Transportation Group, LP in the amount of $168,014.00 for Professional Engineering Services to rebuild a traffic signal at the intersection of College Avenue at Austin Street and Main Street, UPIN 24035MF34Z01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 64.09%.
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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 The existing signals use outdated and degrading equipment and do not accommodate pedestrian crossings. Re-building these signals will ensure the two intersections are brought up to compliance with current standards and provide pedestrian connectivity.

Expected Impact:
Re-building the traffic signals 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.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
09/19/2024
106
Authorization to Negotiate - EP...

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