The 2004 Capital Improvement Program included funds for traffic signal installation and replacement. A traffic signal study concluded that these intersections meet the warrant requirements for a traffic signal based on the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The Transportation and Public Works Department proposes to install fully actuated traffic signals at these seven locations. On March 4, 2008, (M&C C-22696) Council approved an engineering agreement with TranSystems Corporation Consultants for the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for the intersections of Cantrell-Samson/Mark IV, Mark IV/Western Center, Breezewood/Trinity, Raider/Trinity, Berry/Miller and Miller/Ramey. It was decided to construct the intersection of Cantrell-Samson Parkway/Mark IV at a later date, once the remaining approaches are widened. Two intersections, American/Trinity and Post Oak/Trinity, were added to this project in order to expedite the construction along Trinity Boulevard under one contract. The expected installation cost for this project is $1,031,915.00, which is described below. | ITEM/DESCRIPTION | COST | | Contract Cost | $ 469,000.00 | | Contingency | $ 23,550.00 | | Supplies: Signals | $ 339,000.00 | | Services | $ 32,000.00 | | Design | $ 123,400.00 | | Advertising & Legal Publications | $ 60.00 | | TPW Staff Labor: Project Management and Inspection | $ 44,905.00 | | Total | $1,031,915.00 |
The expected annual maintenance cost for each fully actuated traffic signal is $1,875.00 per signal. The project was advertised for bid on July 16, 2009 and July 23, 2009, in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The following bids were received: | BIDDER | AMOUNT | | Republic ITS | *Non-Responsible | | Durable Specialties, Inc. | $469,000.00 | | Bean Electrical, Inc. | $475,000.00 | | Forcecon Services, LLC | $501,923.70 | | Independent Utility Construction Inc. | $510,244.39 | | Battson Contracting, Co. Inc. | $572,556.14 | | Mels Electric, LP | $586,820.05 |
*Republic ITS was found to be non-responsible based on their performance on the City of Fort Worth Freeway Lighting Maintenance Contract which was terminated. Texas Local Government Code 271.027 (b) provides that a contract for the construction of a public works project must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, but the contract may not be awarded to a bidder who is not the lowest bidder unless before the award each lower bidder is given notice of the proposed award and is given an opportunity to appear before the governing body and present evidence concerning the bidder's responsibility. In compliance with 271.027(b), staff has informed Republic ITS in writing of the recommendation proposed herein along with the date and time that this Mayor and Council Communication will be presented to the City Council for consideration. Staff considers Durable Specialties, Inc.'s bid to be fair and reasonable and recommends it as the lowest responsible bidder. Durable Specialties, Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 16 percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 10 percent. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 5. |
