(8)(d)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 04/01/2026
- Title:
- Traffic Signals at Loop 197/ 9th St and 9th Ave/ 6th St.
- Submitted For:
- Jack Haralson
- Submitted By:
- Dj Hutchinson, Public Works
- Department:
- Public Works
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Commission approval for installation of two traffic signal projects at 6th Street and 9th Avenue, and at 9th Street North and Loop 197 by Reliable Signal & Lighting Solutions LLC for the amount of $540,000.00.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
In January 2026, the City of Texas City published Invitation To Bid 2026-013, requesting bids for a Traffic Signal Installation Project to include the construction of two new traffic signal systems at the intersections of 6th Street North and 9th Avenue North, and 9th Street North and 25th Avenue North (Loop 197). Per the attached bid tab, Reliable Signal & Lighting Solutions LLC was the lowest bidder. Both signals are in areas of strong economic growth. The recent grand opening of the 6th Street Community Plaza has brought additional traffic to the downtown area. The intersection at 6th Street and 9th Avenue is currently a four-way controlled stop, and is the main point of entry for the Sixth Street District.
The signal at the intersection of 9th Street and Loop 197 will replace the flashing beacon and is warranted due to poor site angles, a history of crashes, and the growth in the Heron’s Landing area, which is accessed via 9th Street. Of note, the signal at 9th Street and Loop 197 has a 90-day completion deadline. See attached Bid Tab for more details.
The signal at the intersection of 9th Street and Loop 197 will replace the flashing beacon and is warranted due to poor site angles, a history of crashes, and the growth in the Heron’s Landing area, which is accessed via 9th Street. Of note, the signal at 9th Street and Loop 197 has a 90-day completion deadline. See attached Bid Tab for more details.
RECOMMENDATION
PW and Engineering recommends Commission approval for the installation of two traffic signal projects at 6th Street and 9th Avenue, and at 9th Street North and Loop 197 by Reliable Signal & Lighting Solutions LLC.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Yes
- Amount Requested:
- $540,000.00
- Source of Funds:
- PW 2026 CIP
- Account #:
- 501703-55270