SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a professional services contract to LJA Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $1,915,203.23 for FY24-ENG-11, City of Laredo Solidarity Colombia Bridge Expansion to provide project management, bi-national & stakeholder project development meetings, consultations and coordination, presidential permit application services and conceptual planning, environmental constraint and mapping. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 2, 2024 City Council approved motion to authorize the City Manager to select and negotiate a professional service contract with the top ranked consultant for the City of Laredo Solidarity Colombia Bridge Expansion RFQ FY24-ENG-12. A total of two firms responded to the request for qualifications on February 8, 2024, and both firms conducted presentations before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
1. LJA Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas
2. R.R.P. Consulting Engineers, L.L.C., McAllen, Texas
The evaluation committee which consisted of City of Laredo staff and a member of the Port of Entry Advisor Committee, recommends the selection of LJA Engineering, Inc. Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.
BACKGROUND
The overall plan for the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Expansion is to build a new separate bridge span based on present and future traffic forecasts for commercial and passenger vehicles.
Scope of services includes, but not limited to the following:
Project Development Schedule
Federal Notification of Project Intent
Bi-National/Stakeholder Agency Meetings, Consultations and Coordination
Inclusion of Project in Laredo-Webb County Area Metropolitan Organization (LWCAMPO) Planning
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U.S. Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossing Group (BBBXG) Meetings
U.S. Mexico Joint Working Committee (JWC) Meetings
Identification of Complementary Short and Mid-Term Enhancements Projects for Implementation
Presidential Permit Application Document due date before December 31, 2024
Preliminary Engineering & Designs for Presidential Permit
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Approval of this motion.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Bridge Construction Fund.
Account #: 553-4050-583-5526
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. Account: 553-4050-583-5526