SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of amendment no.2 an increase of $91,732.15 for a professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas for the Laredo International Airport to construct Taxiways J1 and J2. This amendment no.2 is to provide additional construction administration services, full time resident project representative (RPR) services, and direct expenses to construct Taxiways J1 and J2. Due to construction material delivery delays, an additional 90 days is being added to the contract bringing the total construction duration to 475 calendar days. Current contract amount with this amendment is $1,362,319.26. Services for this project are eligible for reimbursement by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 4.16.3 "Incorporate the Laredo International Airport Plan into the Port Plan.
Policy 11.3.5 "Develop an Airport Modernization Plan of the Laredo International Airport which accommodates global cargo carriers services and implement compatible land use in properties surrounding the Laredo International Airport."
Summary of alignment:
The City Council agenda item to fund additional services for the construction of Taxiways J1 and J2 at the Laredo International Airport is in strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The plan explicitly identifies airport modernization as essential to strengthening Laredo's role as an international trade hub, supporting cargo and passenger growth, and improving global competitiveness.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Consideration for approval of amendment no.1 an increase of $654,562.61 to a professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas for the Laredo International Airport to construct taxiways J 1 and J2. This amendment no. 1 is to provide construction administration services, full time resident project rep...
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