STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 12, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 11
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for Warranted Traffic Signal Installations - November 2022 to reconstruct traffic signals at the intersections of Hillcrest Road at Hillcrest Plaza Drive and West Ledbetter Drive at Woodhollow Drive - Roadway Solutions, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $898,638.00 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($449,319.00), Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($399,319.00), and Transportation Special Projects Fund ($50,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract with Roadway Solutions, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four, to reconstruct two traffic signals as part of services for the Warranted Traffic Signal Installations - November 2022 Project.
Bid specifications were developed and publicly advertised on November 16, 2022, for competitive bids associated with the Warranted Traffic Signal Installations - November 2022 Project. Bids were opened on January 6, 2023.
The following chart illustrates Roadway Solutions, Inc.’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
PBW DWU PKR TRN
Current Projects 0 0 0 1
Projects Completed 0 0 0 0
Change Orders 0 0 0 0
Projects Requiring liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are eligible within the Qualified Census Tract areas to improve various intersections to promote the safety of all right-of-way users including motorist, cyclists, and pedestrians.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction May 2023
Complete Construction May 2024
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to provide relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by Resolution No. 21-1149.
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2021-22 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by Resolution No. 21-1590.
On January 26, 2022, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County in the amount of $50,000.00 to fulfill requirements associated with the Specific Use Permit for the traffic signal upgrade at 6820 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway at the North Dallas Government Center by Resolution No. 22-0237.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$269,591.40 |
$179,727.60 |
$0.00 |
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$239,591.40 |
$159,727.60 |
$0.00 |
Transportation Special Projects Fund |
$ 30,000.00 |
$ 20,000.00 |
$0.00 |
Total |
$539,182.80 |
$359,455.20 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
3 $449,319.00
11 $449,319.00
Total $898,638.00
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
$898,638.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
1.41% |
100.00% |
$12,665.75 |
• This contract does not meet the M/WBE goal, but complies with good faith efforts. |
• Roadway Solutions, Inc. - Local; Workforce - 12.50% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following four bids were received and opened on January 6, 2023:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Amount
*Roadway Solutions, Inc. $898,638.00
1425 Crescent Drive
Carrollton, TX 75006
Durable Specialties, Inc. $907,320.00
Texas Standard Construction, Ltd. $944,027.80
EAR Telecommunications, LLC DBA: EARTC (EARTC) $954,334.90
OWNER
Roadway Solutions, Inc.
Morrie Gamini, Vice President
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