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File #: 24-5745    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 of reassignment and amendment of the tolling services agreement with Blueridge Transportation Group, LLC (BTG) to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), a public agency of the State of Texas with an effective date of October 8, 2024 (Countywide).
Attachments: 1. 24-5745 - HCTRA TSA Assignment and Amendment Agreement _EXECUTION VERSION_(771007514.6)
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): Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of reassignment and amendment of the tolling services agreement with Blueridge Transportation Group, LLC (BTG) to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), a public agency of the State of Texas with an effective date of October 8, 2024 (Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County entered into agreement with Blueridge Transportation Group, LLC on November 12, 2019 for tolling services on all segments of the SH 288 Toll Lane Project. On April 8, 2024, TxDOT issued Blueridge Transportation Group, LLC a notice of termination effective October 8, 2024. Per TxDOT's Transition and Assignment Agreement, Blueridge Transportation Group, LLC, has assigned all rights, interests and obligations under the tolling services agreement to TxDOT.

Expected Impact:
Approval would enable HCTRA to continue services provided under the existing agreement.

Alternative Options:
If the consent to assignment is not approved, HCTRA will not be able to continue providing tolling services for SH 288 Toll Lane Project.

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
11-12-19
3.b.1
Court approval of BTG tolling services agreement

Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Engineering & C...

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