STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the service contract with the University of Texas at Arlington through the Interlocal Agreement to perform infield testing and data collection on Synthetic-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Pavement and other existing paving types for comparison within the City of Dallas and continue the study and analysis to predict remaining service life of existing pavement - Not to exceed $900,000.00, from $49,000.00 to $949,000.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), which is located in Arlington, Texas, has an office at 701 South Drive, Arlington Texas, 76019.
This action will authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the service contract with the University of Texas at Arlington through the Interlocal Agreement to perform infield testing and data collection on Synthetic-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Pavement and other existing paving types for comparison within the City of Dallas and continue the study and analysis to predict remaining service life of existing pavement types
This Supplemental Agreement will be a continuation of the original contract and will provide a preliminary comparison of Synthetic-Fiver Reinforced Concrete Pavement in comparison with steel-reinforced concrete pavement, and asphalt concrete pavement systems. In addition, this Supplemental Agreement will identify potential locations with consideration to traffic volume and identify the appropriate volume of fibers to use in a concrete mix design through laboratory testing and study of existing literature.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Services Began June 2021
Complete Services December 2024
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIO...
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