Title
Approving a professional services agreement with Austin Traffic Signal Construction Co., Inc. for Traffic Signal Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $323,000 for Fiscal Year 2024, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
Historically, the city has utilized traffic signal contractors on an as needed basis for emergency repairs and response however routine maintenance was not performed. To establish a Traffic Signal Maintenance Program with routine maintenance, emergency repairs and response procedures, and the ability to have equipment installed when needed, staff worked with Kimley-Horn Engineering Consultants to establish a program and scope of services . This effort resulted in identifying City Signal Maintenance and operational needs and a Request for Proposal (RFP) document in order to procure a maintenance and operation agreement that is most economically efficient while offering the highest value to the city. The Traffic Signal Maintenance RFP was first advertised in 2021 which began the city’s traffic signal maintenance program. Due to the conclusion of the current maintenance agreement
Staff advertised the request for proposals recently and received two proposals, one of which being Austin Traffic Signal (ATS). The city has previously used ATS for emergency response, repairs of signals, construction of new signal installations as well as preventative maintenance.
The proposed agreement being recommended is for Annual Preventative Maintenance for traffic signals and flashing beacons which includes Signal System Assessment, Night Inspections, Signal Head Checks, Miscellaneous maintenance, and On-Call services for FY24. The terms and conditions of the agreement are for an initial one (1) year term, with the option for two (2) subsequent one (1) year terms with the first term now completed.
Upon staff review of the proposals submitted, staff is confident in ATS’s ability to provide the needed services for the City.
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