SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $40,500.00 to the professional services contract with Redline Architecture, LLC., Laredo, Texas, for the FY24-ENG-17 Economic Development and 311 Offices Relocation, which will include additional architectural/engineering services, and other supplemental services. Current contract amount with this amendment is $144,662.00. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On March 18, 2024, City Council approved to award a professional services contract to Redline Architecture, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $104,162.00 to provide basic services, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid phase/contractor selection, and construction administration for the Economic Development and 311 Office Relocation, to be located at El Portal.
Contract time is for the duration of the project. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
BACKGROUND
On August 10, 2023, City Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan.
On October 3, 2022 City Council approved the selection of consultants for RFQ FY22-ENG-37 General Architectural Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects FY2023 - FY2026, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate professional service contracts for each respective project assigned on a rotation basis. Professional service contracts will be issued per project upon funding available for a two (2) year term, with one (1) option for a two (2) year renewal, for a total term of four (4) years beginning October 4, 2022, and ending September 30, 2026. Six (6) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below:
1. Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas
2. ABLE City, LLC., Laredo, Texas
3. Slay Architecture, LLC., Laredo, Texas
4. Redline Architecture, LLC., Laredo, Texas
5. Cavazos & Associates Architects, PLLC., Laredo, Texas
Funding will not exceed $50,000.00 per project, per vendor in the respective budget
account unless authorized otherwise by City Council. There is no financial impact at
this time.
Consultant work performance of services will be monitored in accordance with the
established guidelines and any deficiencies may result in removal from the rotation list.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 3.1.2 Encourage the reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings in the downtown area to preserve historic character and strengthen the local economy.
Policy 10.1.4 Renovate and adapt existing public buildings to improve functionality, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
Summary of alignment:
The Economic Development & 311 Offices Relocation - Amendment No. 1 demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The project directly implements the Plan’s goals and policies promoting downtown revitalization, adaptive reuse of existing structures, and modernization of public facilities to improve service delivery.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond
Account #: 477-7510-513-2010
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
477-7510-513-2010 with project #BP2501.