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File #: 24-5742    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 9/5/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute a Second amendment to the agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc. to increase compensation and payment in the amount of $2,300,000.00 to be paid by the County to the engineer and to increase time of performance for the Tolling Engineering and Inspection Services needed for various tolling projects system-wide (Countywide).
Attachments: 1. 24-5742 - KCI Technologies
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): KCI Technologies, Inc

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute a Second amendment to the agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc. to increase compensation and payment in the amount of $2,300,000.00 to be paid by the County to the engineer and to increase time of performance for the Tolling Engineering and Inspection Services needed for various tolling projects system-wide (Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
This amendment will allow KCI Technologies, Inc. to continue to provide Tolling Engineering and Inspection Services for the upcoming tolling projects system-wide. The Engineer will be responsible for design engineering, inspection services, and management of the Roadside Toll Collection System. The Engineer will also be responsible for coordination and oversight of toll equipment design standards, assist with interfacing and coordinating with various toll system vendors, and provide field maintenance support and oversight on toll system and equipment.

While project was awarded prior to launch of the MWDBE program, KCI Technologies, Inc. subcontracts portions of the scope to MWDBE firms.

Expected Impact:
This amendment provides HCTRA the ability to maintain the system for the safe operation and longevity of the system.

Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.

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

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