STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: September 24, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 5, 9
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the 2024 Bond Traffic Signal Construction – Group 3 Project to construct two new traffic signals at the intersections of Matilda Road at University Boulevard and Jim Miller Road at Piedmont Drive – EAR Telecommunications, LLC DBA: EARTC, lowest responsible bidder of three – Not to exceed $689,971.00 – Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
Bid specifications were developed and publicly advertised on May 23, 2025, for competitive bids associated with the 2024 Bond Traffic Signal Construction – Group 3 Project (CIZ25-TRN-3170). Bids were opened on June 20, 2025.
The following chart illustrates EARTC’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
AVI DWU PKR TPW
Active Projects 0 0 0 6
Projects Completed 0 0 0 2
Change Orders 0 0 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
This action will authorize a construction services contract with EAR Telecommunications, LLC DBA: EARTC (EARTC) to construct two new traffic signals at the intersections of Matilda Road at University Boulevard and Jim Miller Road at Piedmont Drive.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction October 2025
Complete Construction June 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 14, 2017, the City Council authorized a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for traffic signal design services of 75 traffic signals at various intersections, which included this project, by Resolution No. 17-0931.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$0.00 |
$689,971.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
5 $344,985.50
9 $344,985.50
Total $689,971.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
EAR Telecommunications |
Non-local |
75.3% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following three bids were received and opened on June 20, 2025:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Amount
*EAR Telecommunications, LLC DBA: EARTC $689,971.00
14719 US Highway 290, Suite 106
Manor, TX 78563
Roadway Solutions, Inc. $999,750.00
Urbanglow Contracting Non-responsive**
**Urbanglow Contracting was deemed non-responsive for submitting an incomplete bid.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
EAR Telecommunications, LLC DBA: EARTC
Carlos Reyes, President
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