Title
Harrisburg Road and Robinson Church Road Intelligent Transportation System Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $569,601.96 to the lowest responsive bidder Hyper Networks LLC for the Harrisburg Road and Robinson Church Road Intelligent Transportation Systems Project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
David Smith, Transportation
Ashley Boenisch, Transportation
Explanation
§ The city has identified Strategic Investment Areas (SIAs) that align our mobility policies with our mobility needs. There are 22 SIAs that include a wide range of projects that can be delivered efficiently, while being measurable and adaptable.
§ Traffic signals and traffic management cameras are key components of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and interconnecting them enables remotely monitoring and adjusting traffic signals to improve traffic flow.
§ The project will install approximately 4.1 miles of fiber optic cable along Harrisburg Road from Pence Road to Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road and along Robinson Church Road from Harrisburg Road to Hood Road in the Far East-Harrisburg SIA.
§ ITS projects support current and future initiatives by using technology to improve safety and maximize the capacity of existing roadway infrastructure, as described in the Innovative Policy of the Strategic Mobility Plan.
§ On December 2, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Hyper Networks LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2026.
§ This project is in Council District 5.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because there were no certified MWSBEs available within the city’s database capable of performing the required work or providing the necessary goods. This determination was made based on a comprehensive search by CBI and relevant departments, utilizing the city’s vendor registration system, relevant market research, and an assessment of the work required by the contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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