SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a two-year material/labor contract RFB 2026-029 to the following low responsive/responsible vendors:
1).Chavarria’s Plumbing, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $3,000,000.00 and $12,000,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
2).Sal Construction Management LLC, Weslaco, Texas in an annual amount up to $1,000,000.00 and $4,000,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
for asphalt repairs for waterline replacement projects and general maintenance repairs for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two-years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. All work will be performed on an as needed basis required due to utility repairs. This contract can be renewed three additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: N/A
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): N/A
Summary of alignment: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City received three (3) formal bid submittals through Cit-E-Bid for awarding a material/labor contract for asphalt repairs for waterline replacements and general maintenance repairs. This contract establishes pricing for asphalt repair services for the Utilities Department. Bid pricing is based on square footage and includes all the necessary equipment, personnel, and materials needed to repair streets, sidewalks, curb, and driveways damaged by water line repairs and water line replacements. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three, additional one-year periods. This contract shall be the responsibility of and administered by the vendor and the City of Laredo Utilities Department.
Summary:
Vendor Unit Price/Square Footage
Chavarria’s Plumbing $ 18.00
Sal Construction Management $ 40.00
ATEX Services $ 60.50
A complete bid tabulation is attached.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that these contracts be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Waterworks and Sewer System Fund.
Account #: 557-4130-533-2015 and 559-4220-533-2015
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City's obligation for performance of an annual supply contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.