In a nutshell
The signal was heavily damaged in a traffic accident earlier this year, according to the council agenda. Engineering and Public Works staff designed a full rebuild, and the city issued a competitive sealed bid for the project.
Third Coast Services submitted the lowest responsible bid at $79,583, earning the highest overall evaluation score among three bidders. The engineer’s estimate for the work was $110,000, according to city documents.
Major takeaways
During the meeting, Norman McGuire, assistant city administrator and public works director, said the city’s total cost—including construction, engineering, project management, and administrative expenses—comes to $100,479. Insurance reimbursements from State Farm and the Texas Municipal League will fully cover the amount, leaving no net cost to the city.
The project includes removing the damaged signal, installing a new mast arm pole, reconstructing sidewalks and conduit, and reusing several existing radar detection components where feasible. Third Coast Services is based in Magnolia.
Council members unanimously approved the award. No construction timeline was required as part of the bid.
