STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: May 22, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year master agreement for the purchase of Dynamic Message Signs and traffic signal materials for the Department of Transportation with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. through the Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative agreement - Estimated amount of $7,000,000.00 - Financing: General Fund ($2,984,000.00), Street and Transportation (A) Fund ($56,000.00), Fair Park Capital Reserve Fund ($2,900,000.00), Transportation Special Projects Fund ($460,000.00), and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($600,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of Dynamic Message Signs for arterial roadways and associated materials including controllers and mounting mechanisms for the Department of Transportation. Additionally, traffic signal materials such as controllers, cabinets, and poles will also be purchased through this agreement.
Dynamic Message Signs are electronic signs that provide drivers with real-time traffic alerts. Dynamic Message Signs can promote road safety and awareness by providing travelers with information on traffic delays, scheduled construction activities, safety messages, and special events.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative agreement is authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 791, Texas Loc...
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