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Consideration for approval amendment no. 2, an increase in the amount of $1,114,725.00 to the professional services contract with JHS Architect Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Phase 1B Project. This amendment no. 2 is to provide additional architectural and engineering services that encompass building design, park planning, and landscape architectural design. Current contract amount with this amendment is $5,189,725.00. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Tax Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 16, 2024, City Council approved of amendment no. 1, an increase in the amount of $1,080,000.00 to include additional architectural and engineering services to the professional services contract with JHS Architect, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue Phase II. Current contract amount with this amendment is $4,035,000.00. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Tax Fund.
On September 7, 2021, City Council approved to award a professional services contract to JHS Architect, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue Phase II which includes Task 4 & 5, in the amount not to exceed $2,955,000.00 to provide surveying (boundary & aerial), architectural, and engineering professional services. Funding is available in the 2021 Sports Venue Tax.
On September 7, 2021, City Council approved to award a professional services contract to JHS Architect, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue Phase II which includes Task 9, in the amount not to exceed $295,680.00 to provide off-site engineering and surveying professional services. Funding is available in the 2020A Water Revenue Bond and 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
On August 16, 2021, City Council approved to accept the Sports Venue Master Plan as presented by JHS Architect, motioned to go out on Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a design build for this project not to exceed $32 million and motioned to table item #27.
On February 1, 2021, City Council approved to award a professional services contract to JHS Architect, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $431,544.00 which includes geotechnical services, traffic impact analysis, and park master plan for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue to include master planning and other amenities. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Tax Fund.
BACKGROUND
The scope of work shall be further defined upon review and approval by the City of Laredo and is anticipated to include, but not limited to, the following elements, from which the Owner may review and select:
• Multi-purpose Field
• Community Playground
• Concession / Office / Restroom Building
• South Parking Lot
• Maintenance Yard
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Sports Venue Tax Fund
Account #: 256-7915-553-5526
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available under Sports & Community Venue.
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