SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew supply/services contract FY23-085 with the following vendors:
1). Arellano's Plumbing, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $75,000.00 This is the last extension of 75,000.00 for contract. Primary vendor
2). Chavarria's Plumbing, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $45,000.00 This is the last extension of 45,000.00 of contract. Secondary vendor
for providing plumbing, maintenance and repair services for the City of Laredo Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract may be extended for one additional one-year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Approved a one-year contract on 10/16/23.
Approved a one-year contract on 10/28/24.
BACKGROUND
This contract establishes a percentage markup rate on parts and a labor rate for backflow device testing and repair services. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract was awarded to Arellano's Plumbing and Chavarria's Plumbing. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for one, additional one year period. This contract will be the responsibility of and administered by the vendor and the City of Laredo Utilities Department.
Pricing Summary
Arellano's Plumbing Chavarria's Plumbing
Description Pricing Pricing Hourly Labor Rate for
Master Plumber
(Normal Hours) $ 96.00 $ 125.00
Hourly Labor Rate for
Master Plumber (Night, Holiday
Weekend Hours) $ 96.00 $ 250.00
Hourly Labor Rate for
Journeyman Plumber
(Normal Hours) $ 96.00 $ 99.50
Hourly Labor Rate for Journeyman
Plumber (Night, Holiday &
Weekend Hours) $ 96.00 $ 200.00
%Markup for parts purchased 10% 1.6%
by the contractor
A complete bid tabulation is attached.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that these renewals be approved
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026.
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes.
Source of Funds: Waterworks and Sewer Funds
Account #: See below.
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.
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