Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with WSB LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the Design of Traffic Signals at Three Locations Along State Highway 5 and Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.2. Continuously Provide a High Level of Customer Service to our Citizens)
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Tracy Lund, P.E. Assistant Director of Engineering
Thuan Huynh, P.E., Transportation Engineering Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a contract with WSB LLC to provide professional engineering services to design new traffic signals at the following locations:
• SH 5 and Smith Street
• SH 5 and Standifer Street
• SH 5 and Enterprise Drive
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Staff continuously monitors traffic volumes at intersections throughout the City. Based on these evaluations, several intersections along SH 5 have been identified as meeting the requirements for traffic signal warrants.
• Staff conducted and submitted traffic signal warrant studies for intersections along SH 5 to TxDOT for review and approval.
• TxDOT reviewed the studies and authorized the installation of traffic signals at the identified intersections as part of the planned SH 5 Construction Project.
• Since the construction of SH 5 is not slated until 2028, staff recommends installing temporary signals to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow in the interim.
• The temporary signals will also improve traffic flow during construction of SH 5.
• The temporary signals will be replaced by permanent signals as part of the SH 5 Construction Project in 2028.
• WSB LLC submitted a response to RFQ 24-14 for Traffic Signal Design. They were one of four firms shortlisted by City Council on March 5, 2024.
• WSB LLC submitted a proposal for this project in the amount of $139,015. Their scope includes the following elements:
• Preliminary Engineering Services,
• Final Design Services,
• Post Construction Services, and
• Special Services which include surveying for design.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a design contract and any necessary supplemental agreements with WSB LLC for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
• Funding for this project is available in TR2524.
• Upon approval of this item, $1,300,000 will remain in TR2524.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A