SUBJECT: Accept Work for Citywide Traffic Signal Rebuild Package #9.
RECOMMENDATION: Pass a motion to approve the final Contract Amount of $2,782,670.06 or 4.38% under the original Contract Amount of $2,910,092.61, accept the Work and authorize final payment.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project was part of the Street and Traffic Capital Improvement Project and is required to meet City of Houston standards as well as to improve traffic signals, mobility, and safety at the selected intersections.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: The project consisted of rebuilding traffic signals, curb ramps, pavement markings, and signing. The project was to improve the flow of traffic and reduce accidents at the selected locations.
LOCATION: The project consisted of (11) locations.
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No.
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Locations
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Council District
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1
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Synott Rd. at Richmond Ave.
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F
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2
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S. Dairy Ashford Rd at Richmond Ave.
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F
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3
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Bissonnet St. at Woodfair Dr.
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J
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4
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Beechnut St. at Brae Acres Rd.
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J
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5
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Oak Forest Dr. at W. 43rdSt.
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C
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6
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Memorial Dr. at Silber Rd.
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A
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7
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W. Gulf Bank Rd. at West Montgomery Rd.
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B
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8
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Dunvale Rd. at Richmond Ave.
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F
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9
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Westview Dr. at Wirt Rd.
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A
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10
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Fire Station #13 – 2215 W. 43rdSt.
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C
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Homestead Road at Ley Road |
B |
CONTRACT COMPLETION AND COST: The Contractor, Statewide Traffic Signal Company, has completed the work under the subject Contract. The project was completed beyond the established date with an additional 200 days approved by Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2. The final cost of the project, including overrun and underrun is $2,782,670.06, a decrease of $127,422.55 or 4.38% under the original contract amount. The decreased cost is a result of the difference between planned and measure quantities.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The advertised MWBE contract goals for this project were 11.00% MBE and 7.00% WBE. The MWSBE goals approved for this project were 14.03% MBE, 14.60% WBE, and 2.90% SBE. According to the Office of Business Opportunity, the actual participation achieved on this project was 7.64% MBE, 15.30% WBE, and 2.87% SBE. The MWSBE performance on this project was rated Satisfactory due to Good Faith Efforts for the following reasons: The WBE goal was exceeded, the SBE goal was met, and good faith efforts were made to achieve the MBE goal and utilize goal credit subcontractors to the extent possible. For the reasons listed, the MWSBE performance meets the good faith efforts requirements mandated by the City's MWSBE Program.
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Randall V. Macchi, Chief Operating Officer
Houston Public Works
WBS No. N-310650-0084-4