Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: January 25, 2022
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc.,
for signal re-timing consulting services along University Drive (US 380) from IH 35 to North Bell Avenue
for the Traffic and Engineering Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7292-004 – Professional Services Agreement for
consulting services awarded to LJA Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $97,500.00).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
In September of 2019 staff evaluated the need for traffic signal re-timing for efficient traffic progression,
reduced stop delays, main lane reduction congestion, and to provide safe mobility for all modes of
transportation. This project was put on hold during COVID-19 due to altered traffic patterns caused by the
pandemic.
Staff re-initiated the signal re-timing project process after traffic patterns normalized to assess and address
issues along the US 380 corridor. The proposed contract is for professional engineering consulting services,
the estimated contract not-to-exceed of $97,500 includes eleven intersections. The Traffic Operations
Department will be responsible for the implementation of the signal timing recommendations from the
consultant study. Below is a list of the eleven signalized intersections included in the project.
1. I-35
2. Town Center
3. Bonnie Brae
4. Malone
5. Carroll
6. Elm
7. Locust
8. Bell
9. Alice
10. Fulton
11. Heritage Trail (not currently signalized)
Request for Qualifications for professional transportation engineering services was solicited using the
City’s formal solicitation process. City Council approved a pre-qualified list of engineering firms on March
23, 2021 (Ordinance 21-554).
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 23, 2021, Council approved RFQ 7292 for a prequalified list of professional transportation
engineering firms (Ordinance 21-554).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with LJA Engineering, Inc., for signal re-timing consulting services along University
Drive (US 380) from IH 35 to North Bell Avenue for the Traffic and Engineering Department, in a not-to-
exceed amount of $97,500.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
LJA Engineering, Inc.
Houston, TX
ESTIMATED DESIGN SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval with a completion date within 180 to 240 days.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from General Government Project Funds.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Becky Diviney, 940-349-8461.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.