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File #: 25-877    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/3/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/22/2025 Final action: 9/22/2025
Title: Approval of a contract with STV, Inc. for the final plans, specifications, and estimates for Solms Road from IH35 frontage to FM482.

PRESENTER: Presenter

Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation & Capital Improvements Director

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SUBJECT: Title

Approval of a contract with STV, Inc. for the final plans, specifications, and estimates for Solms Road from IH35 frontage to FM482.

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DEPARTMENT:  Transportation and Capital Improvements

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Solms Road Improvement project was approved by voters as part of the 2023 Bond Program, Proposition A, on May 6, 2023.  The City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select qualified vendors for the design of the project. STV, Inc., has been selected to complete the final plans, specifications, and estimates for this project. City staff negotiated an hourly not-to-exceed contract amount of $789,131.00.

 

The project will include an improved 3-lane curbed roadway, underground drainage infrastructure, an ADA-compliant 10’ shared-use path and 6’ sidewalk, along with a traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at the FM482 intersection.

 

 

ISSUE:

Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure, construction, and maintenance.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Sufficient funds are available in Proposition A of the 2023 Bond for the proposed work.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement (PSA) with STV, Inc for the final plans, specifications and estimates for Solms Road for an hourly not-to-exceed cost of $789,131.00.