Title
Approving a construction contract with Austin Traffic Signal Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $311,649 associated with the Weiss Lane at Pleasanton Parkway project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
This agenda item requests approval of a construction contract with Austin Traffic Signal Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $311,649 for the Weiss Lane at Pleasanton Parkway project. This item supports the Infrastructure pillar of the Strategic Plan by maintaining a robust and resilient roadway infrastructure that exceeds expectations.
The City of Pflugerville solicited requests for qualifications from engineering firms to
provide Professional Services for the Traffic Signal Management projects and implementation of the Pflugerville Signal System Assessment & Improvement Plan for two or more firms over a three (3) year period. Projects may include design phase, bidding and construction phase and project management services for approximately 45 existing traffic signals in the city and any new signals.
On September 28, 2021 the City of Pflugerville approved and executed the Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for the engineering design of the Weiss Land at Pleasanton Parkway traffic signal project. This project includes construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Weiss Lane at Pleasanton Parkway.
Halff Associates, the project’s design consultant, and City staff completed design work for this project in October 2023.
The competitive sealed proposal method was selected as the best value method for bidding this project. This project was bid pursuant to Section 2269.151 of the Texas Government Code using the competitive sealed proposal delivery method, based on the predefined criteria as a best value to the City.
Austin Traffic Signal Construction Company, Inc., was the low bidder with a bid of $311,649. The engineer’s estimated cost was $528,214.
Prior City Council Action
City Council approved the selection of Halff Associates as one of the three selected firms to assist the City with the Traffic Signal Management projects and implementation of the Pflugerville Signal System Assessment & Improvement Plan at the September 28, 2021.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on February 13, 2024.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ N/A __
Amount: $311,649
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _*X_ Date Completed: ___
*Legal review to be completed upon City Council award of contract.
Supporting documents attached:
Letter of Recommendation
Construction Contract
Recommended Action
Approve a construction contract with Austin Traffic Signal Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $311,649 associated with the Weiss Lane at Pleasanton Parkway project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.