SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of amendment no.2 an increase of $79,500.00 for a professional services contract with Able City, LLC, Laredo, Texas for the El Metro Transit Operations, Maintenance and Administration Phase I. This amendment no.2 is to divide the construction documents into two distinct work packages for separate bidding and construction. Current contract amount with this amendment is $1,321,830.00. Funding is available in the Transit System Fund-FTA Grant TX-2018-080.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On October 28, 2024, City Council approved of Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $43,600.00 to the professional services contract with Able City, Laredo, Texas for FY21-ENG-08 El Metro Transit Operations, Maintenance and Administration Phase 1, which will include additions and revisions to bus wash building and revised site security work. New total contract amount is $1,242,330.00. Funding is available in the Transit System Fund-FTA Grant TX-2018-080.
On July 18, 2022, City Council approved to award a professional services contract to Able City, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in association with Eduardo Galindo & Associates, LLC, Synergy Structural Engineering, Inc., CDM Smith, Whitman, Requardt & Associates (WRA), The Goodman Corporation, KCI Technologies, Inc., and Parra & Company in the amount not to exceed $1,198,730.00 for the FY21-ENG-08 El Metro Transit Operations, Maintenance and Administration Phase 1 to be located at 1801 Jacaman Road (N. Bartlett Ave. and Jacaman Road), to include design updates, project management and construction phase management. Funding is available in the Transit System Fund-FTA Grant TX-2018-080.
On March 21, 2022 City Council approved the selection of the top ranked consultant Able City, LLC, Laredo, Texas for RFQ FY21-ENG-08 El Metro Transit Operations, Maintenance and Administration Phase 1 to be located at 1801 Jacaman Road (N. Bartlett Ave. and Jacaman Road); and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract.
BACKGROUND
This Amendment No. 2 is for Able City, LLC., to divide the construction documents into two distinct work packages for separate bidding and construction. These divisions of sets will require time to prepare two sets of plans and re-engineer grading, utility, site lighting, parking, fencing, etc. The requested additions include Revision Work:
1. Revise contract documents to split scope of work into two phases
2. Revise and update backgrounds
3. Coordinate with all consultants
4. Revision to concrete pavement, grading and utilities
5. Revision to site lighting & fuel system drawings
6. Revision to technology infrastructure and camera quantities
7. Revision to right of way improvements
8. Coordination of CNG equipment (City to provide design and construction documents of equipment)
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 7.3.1 - “Support the development and maintenance of transit facilities that enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the El Metro system.”
Policy 7.1.2 - “Prioritize investments that expand multimodal mobility options and improve connections between transit, pedestrian, and bicycle networks.”
Policy 10.1.3 - “Coordinate public facility improvements to align with community growth and infrastructure needs.”
Summary of alignment:
The El Metro Transit Operations, Maintenance, and Administration Phase 1 project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. It directly supports the City’s stated goals for transit infrastructure modernization, multimodal connectivity, and coordinated public facility investment. The amendment’s technical revisions-dividing the project into two phases, updating utilities, and refining site infrastructure-advance the City’s capacity to operate an efficient and sustainable transit system.
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: Transit System Fund-FTA Grant TX-2018-080
Account #: 518-5182-583-5512
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Transit System Fund-FTA Grant TX-2018-080.
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