STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: September 24, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 10
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 4 Project to construct two new traffic signals at the intersections of McCree Road at Plano Road and Whitehurst Way at Ferris Branch Boulevard - EAR Telecommunications, LLC DBA: EARTC, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $809,580.00 - 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 4 Project (CIZ25-TRN-3171). Bids were opened on June 20, 2025.
The following chart illustrates Ear Telecommunication's LLC DBA: EARTC (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 EARTC to construct two new traffic signals at the intersections of McCree Road at Plano Road and Whitehurst Way at Ferris Branch Boulevard.
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
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FY 2025
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