SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of amendment no.2 an increase of $91,732.15 for a professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas for the Laredo International Airport to construct Taxiways J1 and J2. This amendment no.2 is to provide additional construction administration services, full time resident project representative (RPR) services, and direct expenses to construct Taxiways J1 and J2. Due to construction material delivery delays, an additional 90 days is being added to the contract bringing the total construction duration to 475 calendar days. Current contract amount with this amendment is $1,362,319.26. Services for this project are eligible for reimbursement by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 4.16.3 “Incorporate the Laredo International Airport Plan into the Port Plan.
Policy 11.3.5 “Develop an Airport Modernization Plan of the Laredo International Airport which accommodates global cargo carriers services and implement compatible land use in properties surrounding the Laredo International Airport.”
Summary of alignment:
The City Council agenda item to fund additional services for the construction of Taxiways J1 and J2 at the Laredo International Airport is in strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The plan explicitly identifies airport modernization as essential to strengthening Laredo’s role as an international trade hub, supporting cargo and passenger growth, and improving global competitiveness.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Consideration for approval of amendment no.1 an increase of $654,562.61 to a professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas for the Laredo International Airport to construct taxiways J 1 and J2. This amendment no. 1 is to provide construction administration services, full time resident project representative
(RPR) services, construction materials testing services and direct expenses to construct Taxiways J1 and J2. Current contract amount with this amendment is $1,270,587.11. Funding is available in the Airport Fund - FAA Grant No. 104. Funding is available in the Airport Fund - FAA Grant No. 104.
On November 28, 2022, City Council awarded a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $616,024.50.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport to construct Taxiways T3 and T5, and the decommission and demolition of a portion of existing Taxiway C.
BACKGROUND
The project includes the construction of new concrete taxiways and demolition of existing concrete taxiway pavement to address FAA safety airfield requirements.
The Base Bid includes the construction of a new 6,804 SY taxiway, Taxiway J2, with a pavement section consisting of 17” of P-501 Concrete Pavement on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 6” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The taxiway shoulders consist of 3,390 SY of 4” of SS-3076 HMA Surface Course on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 18” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The base bid also includes demolition of a portion of Taxiway C, drainage improvements, airfield electrical work, erosion control, and pavement markings.
Bid Alternate 1 includes the construction of a new 6,235 SY taxiway, Taxiway J1, with a pavement section consisting of 17” of P-501 Concrete Pavement on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 6” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The taxiway shoulders consist of 4,446 SY of 4” of SS-3076 HMA Surface Course on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 18” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The base bid also includes demolition of a portion of Taxiway C, drainage improvements, airfield electrical work, erosion control, and pavement markings.
Bid Alternate 2 includes the construction of concrete pavement shoulders in Taxiway J1. The pavement section consists of 12” P-501 Concrete Pavement on 7” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course.
Bid Alternate 3 includes the construction of concrete pavement shoulders in Taxiway J2. The pavement section consists of 12” P-501 Concrete Pavement on 7” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course.
Fee breakdown is as follows:
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Original contract amount (Awarded by City Council on November 28, 2022) |
$ 616,024.50 |
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Amendment no. 1 (approved by City Council) |
$ 654,562.61 |
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This Amendment no. 2 |
$ 91,732.15 |
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Revised Contract Amount |
S1,362,319.26 |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
This item will be presented to the Airport Advisory Board on. N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of Motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Laredo International Airport Fund
Account #: 242-3605-585-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund.
Account No. 242-3605-585-9301 - $1,362,319.26. Services for this project are eligible for reimbursement by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant.