PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 3, 8, 9, 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide traffic signal design services for the five intersections in Group 1: Belt Line Road at Lawson Road; Beckleymeade Avenue at Polk Street; Buford Drive at Camp Wisdom Road; Akard Street at Young Street; Elm Street at Griffin Street; and a Traffic Safety Study and other associated engineering tasks for Abrams Road Corridor from Richmond Avenue to Beacon Street - Not to exceed $991,727.00 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($544,548.00) and General Fund ($447,179.00)
*In alignment with Vision Zero Plan.
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BACKGROUND
On October 9, 2024, the City of Dallas released Request for Qualifications “CIZ24-PBW-3124 Streets and Transportation Design Services for Special Projects” for professional engineering services for various transportation infrastructure projects including streets, alleys, sidewalks, trails, and special services for traffic signals, street lighting/pedestrian lighting, permanent traffic signs, bicycle lane design, traffic studies, data gathering, permanent paving markings, intersection improvements, and railroad quiet zones.
HDR Engineering, Inc. was selected as the most highly qualified proposer to provide traffic signal design services for the five intersections in Group 1 and a Traffic Safety Study and other associated engineering tasks for the Abrams Road Corridor from Richmond Avenue to Beacon Street.
Intersections and Corridor Council District
Akard Street at Young Street 2
Buford Drive at Camp Wisdom Road 3, 8
Belt Line Road at Lawson Road 8
Beckleymeade Avenue at Polk Street 8
Elm Street at Griffin Street 14
Abrams Road (Richmond Avenue to South Beacon Street) 9, 14
If approved, this action will authorize a professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to support the warranted installation or upgrade of traffic signal infrastructure at five intersections and conduct a traffic safety analysis and other associated tasks to improve traffic safety and efficiency.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design March 2026
Complete Design February 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$444,548.00 |
$100,00000 |
$0.00 |
|
General Funds - TRN Unit 5357 |
$347,179.00 |
$100,000.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$791,727.00 |
$200,000.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
2 $141,807.00
3 $ 65,763.00
8 $392,193.00
9 $ 9,588.00
14 $382,376,00
Total $991,727.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
HDR Engineering, Inc. |
Local |
100.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, HDR Engineering, Inc. was selected as the most highly qualified proposer to provide traffic signal design and traffic safety study services for the five intersections in Group 1 and the Abrams Road Corridor.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Lucas Bathurst, Area Manager
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