HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18217: ERGONOMIC TRANSPORATION SOLUTION, INC. TRAFFIC SIGNAL 9TH AVE AND LAKE ARTHUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager
FROM Rawetts T. Baaheth, Sr., Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT P.R. #18217 — Contract Extension with Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc.
DATE 26 February 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18217, authorizing a
contract extension with Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ETSI) from March 10, 2014 to
June 8, 2015, to perform the engineering design for a traffic signal at the intersection of 9
Avenue and Lake Arthur Drive for no additional cost.
BACKGROUND:
In Resolution 13 -531, the City of Port Arthur entered into a contract with Ergonomic
Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ETSI) which the contract ends on March 9, 2014. A contract
extension is necessary to continue the performance of engineering services. I recommend that
the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18217, authorizing a contract extension with
Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ETSI) from March 10, 2014 to June 8, 2015, to
perform the engineering design for a traffic signal at the intersection of 9 Avenue and Lake
Arthur Drive for no additional cost.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
Funding is available in account 001 -1202- 531.54 -00.
EMPLOYEE /STAFF EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18217, authorizing a
contract extension with Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ETSI) from March 10, 2014 to
June 8, 2015, to perform the engineering design for a traffic signal at the intersection of 9
Avenue and Lake Arthur Drive for no additional cost.
Rawetts T. Baah - , Sr.
Assistant City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ERGONOMIC
TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS TO
PROVIDE THE ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT
9TH AVENUE AND LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE; FOR NO ADDITIONAL
COST. ACCOUNT 001 - 1202 - 531.54 -00.
WHEREAS, per Resolution 13 -531 the City of Port Arthur entered into a contract
with Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ETSI) to provide engineering design
services for a traffic signal at 9 Avenue and Lake Arthur Drive due to the Police
Department's request; and,
WHEREAS, the contract term was from December 9, 2013 to March 9, 2014;
and,
WHEREAS, a contract extension from March 10, 2014 to June 8, 2015 is needed
to continue the engineering design services for this project; and,
WHEREAS, funding is available in account number 001 -1202- 531.54 -00;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract extension
with Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. for the engineering design of a traffic
signal for the intersection of 9 and Lake Arthur Drive; for no additional cost,
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funding being available in account 001 - 1202 - 531.54 -00 in substantially the same form
as Exhibit "A "; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2014
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Mayor
Attest: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF
FU DS:
Sherri Bellard 'Deborah Echols, CPA
City Secretary Director of Finance
APPROVED A TO FORM: / AIL .4.
/Le' Sli awna Tubbs, CPPO
Purchasing Manager
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City Attorney W APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Interim City Manager
EXHIBIT A
CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN: 9 AVENUE AT LAKE
ARTHUR DRIVE IN PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of February , 2014, by and
between the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of
the State of Texas, hereinafter called "OWNER" or "CITY ", and
Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. a(n) Corporation herein
acting by and Individual, firm, partnership, or corporation
through Harry C. Simeonidis, P.E., Principal hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR ".
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payment terms, conditions, and
agreements set forth herein, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. The term of this Contract extension shall be for a period of 90 days from the date
of execution.
2. During the term of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR will furnish at his own expense
all of the materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and other services necessary
to connection therewith, excepting those supplies specifically not required of
CONTRACTOR in the Specifications.
3. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all the work described in the Specifications
and Contract Documents and comply with the terms therein for the prices as stated
in the attached proposal for the amount of $39,638.72.
4. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
(A) Agreement
(-C--) General-Inferniatieft
(0) Specifieatiens
(E) Bid Extension Memo
F Bidder's I Sheet
(G) Notice to Proceed
5. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6. The CONTRACTOR will provide performance and payment bonds as required.
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7. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be
executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies, each of
which shall be deemed an original on the date first written above.
OWNER CONTRACTOR
Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc.
BY: BY:
John A. Comeaux, P.E. Harry C. Simeonidis, P.E.
Interim City Manager Principal
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