SUBJECT: Consent Agenda
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving a Professional Services Agreement with CONSOR Engineers, LLC for the Design of a Traffic Signal Communication System
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Todd Fessenden, Public Works Director
Tyler Burhenn, Civil Engineer
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $ 910,000
Balance Available: $ 910,000
Budget Line Item Number: 100-70-710-605000-100252
New Appropriation Required: No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution approving said agreement, authorize the appropriate Town officer to execute said agreement, and authorize staff to administer the project.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
This project will benefit the Town’s traffic system by reducing travel times, reducing vehicle emissions, and establishing a foundation for future intelligent traffic systems. The Town had previously allocated funds to implement a traffic signal communication project. The project progressed to the design phase but due to COVID-19 budgetary adjustments the project was not moved to the construction phase. The Town then applied for a Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) grant request. The Town’s funding request was approved by DRCOG. The WCR5 and Colliers Pkwy traffic signal is located off the DRCOG regional roadway system thus not eligible for funding.
An intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado to administer the federal funds has already been approved by the Town. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) administers federal transportation funds for the State of Colorado.
The Town received four different qualifications from the posted Request for Qualifications. It was clear during the selection process that CONSORE Engineers LLC was best qualified to meet the needs of the Town and has been selected.
Fiscal Impact:
The Town will be awarded up to $893,000 in grant funding with a 0% match. The Town will cover all costs associated with installing the system at Weld County Road 5 and Colliers Pkwy, estimated around $19,000.
Board Priority(s) Addressed:
ü Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 21-071
2. Agreement