STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: March 27, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional engineering services contract for traffic signal design services for the following six intersections selected as part of the 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program: Eastridge Drive and Skillman Street; Forest Lane and Josey Lane; Frankford Road and Vail Street; Cedar Springs Road and Manor Way; Greenville Avenue and Markville Drive; Hillcrest Road and Royal Lane; and other related tasks - Freese & Nichols, Inc., most highly qualified proposer of five - Not to exceed $433,357.03 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a professional engineering services contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc., for the design of traffic signals at six intersections and other related tasks.
The following signals will be designed with this contract:
Intersection Council District
Cedar Springs Road and Manor Way 2
Forest Lane and Josey Lane 6, 13
Eastridge Drive and Skillman Street 9, 13
Greenville Avenue and Markville Drive 10
Hillcrest Road and Royal Lane 11, 13
Frankford Road and Vail Street 12
In August 2022, the City of Dallas released a Request for Proposals (RFP) through questionnaire to shortlisted firms for engineering services for traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems services.
A three-member committee from the Department of Transportation reviewed and evaluated the proposals. The successful proposer was selected by the committee based on demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
- Experience and Capability 35 points
- Responsiveness and Qualifications 30 points
- Business Inclusion & Development Policy 15 points
- Quality Assurance and Control 10 points
- Current Projects and Litigations 10 points
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 Design April 2024
Complete Design March 2025
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 State and 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 American Rescue Plan Act Funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund by Resolution No. 21-1590.
On September 28, 2022, the City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2022-23 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the American Rescue Plan Act Funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund by Resolution No. 22-1480.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$316,027.44 |
$117,329.59 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
2 $ 72,152.39
6 $ 36,186.87
9 $ 36,186.87
10 $ 72,152.39
11 $ 54,114.28
12 $ 72,152.39
13 $ 90,411.83
Total $433,357.03
M/WBE INFORMATION
As a federal grant is used to fund a portion of this project, the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program was incorporated in lieu of the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan. DBE participation on this contract is as follows:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
DBE Goal |
|
$433,357.03 |
Professional Services |
17.00% |
|
DBE Subcontracting % |
DBE Overall % |
DBE Overall Participation $ |
|
37.17% |
37.17% |
$161,071.25 |
|
• This contract exceeds the DBE goal. |
|
• Freese & Nichols, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 37.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following proposals were reviewed and selected in March 2023:
*Indicates most highly qualified proposer
Proposers Score
*Freese & Nichols, Inc. 81.33
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800
Fort Worth, TX 76102
BGE, Inc. 78.00
HDR Engineering, Inc. 74.33
Lee Engineering, LLC 72.00
Criado & Associates, Inc. 70.00
OWNER
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
John Dewar, Principal
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