Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of signs and traffic control devices for use in the Traffic Calming Program with Centerline Supply Inc., in the amount of $105,223.80.
Summary
DATE: October 17, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Procurement of Signs and Traffic Control Devices for Use in the Traffic Calming Program
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Included in the approved ARPA project funding, ARPA 37 was created towards Speed Mitigation efforts. Starting in 2022, Public Works and Engineering performed twenty-two speed studies in locations recommended by the City Council. On November 29, 2022, staff presented the results of the speed studies and discussed the proposed Traffic Calming Program. On December 21,2022, the City of Killeen Neighborhood Traffic Management Program was published.
Starting in January of 2023, the city has received twenty-three (23) requests for speed studies. The City has completed nineteen (19) of the requests and found that five (5) locations needed attention. In review of those locations, additional signage that include additional speed limit signs, speed limits signs with radar notifications and flashing stop signs have been determined to be appropriate recommendations at this time. In addition, there are three locations of pedestrian crosswalks that are recommended to have flashing beacons and push buttons installed to provide additional safety measures.
The locations that these proposed Traffic Control Devices are as follows:
|
Location |
Proposed Device |
|
Rosewood Drive |
Flashing Speed Limit Signs, Rapid Flashing Beacons |
|
Roy Reynolds Road |
Speed Limit Signs with Radar |
|
Westcliff Road |
Speed Limit Signs with Radar |
|
Robinette Road |
Flashing Speed Limit Signs |
|
Edgefield Street |
Rapid Flashing Beacons |
|
Other Locations to be Determined |
Flashing Stop Signs |
This purchase also includes four (4) speed testing equipment that allows for cellular connections and do not use the physical tubes across the roadway like the ones we currently have. This equipment will replace current counters that have been damaged during use.
This purchase request is with Centerline Supply Inc. who has been a Supplier for these items with the City of Killeen. Centerline is an approved Buy Board vendor, under contract number #703-23, that the city has utilized for our traffic control devices and specialized items such as the traffic counters.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1.) Defer the purchase of the signs and traffic control devices, which would not provide additional safety aspects to speed regulations and safe pedestrian crossings to locations indicated in speed studies that have been performed.
2.) Purchase the signs and traffic control devices to help support the traffic calming program.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends the second alternative to purchase the signs and traffic control devices to help support the traffic calming program. Centerline has been a supplier for these items with the City of Killeen in the past and is an approved Buy Board vendor.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to state, city, and local purchasing policies and regulations. Under Texas Government Code section 791.025, a purchase of goods pursuant to a purchasing cooperative, such as Buy Board, satisfies competitive bidding requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total expenditure will not exceed $105,223.80.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the Governmental CIP Fund account 349-8934-493.61-03, project code ARPA 37.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of the signs and traffic control devices to help support the Traffic Calming Program in the amount of $105,223.80. Centerline has been a supplier for these items with the City of Killeen in the past and is an approved Buy Board vendor under contract number #703-23.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Development Services
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Quotes
City of Killeen NTMP
Certificate of Interested Parties