SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of Change Order No. 1, an increase in the amount of $330,631.06 and an increase of 60 working days to the construction contract with Zertuche Construction Texas, LLC., Laredo, Texas, for the FY24-ENG-17 Economic Development & 311 Offices Relocation. Current contract amount with this Change Order No. 1 is $2,171,116.06 and current contract time is 250 working days. Funding is available in the 2024A and 2025 Certificate of Obligations Bond.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On December 2, 2024, City Council approved to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder Zertuche Construction LLC, Laredo, TX in the amount not to exceed a total base bid of $1,840,485.00 for FY24-ENG-17 Economic Development & 311 Offices Relocation including a $160,000.00 contingency allowance, and additive alternate of $76,050.00. The construction contract time for the project is 190 working days. Funding is available in the 2023 and the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
1. Zertuche Construction, LLC
Total Base Bid including Contingency Allowance and Additive
Alternate: $1,840,485.00
2. G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd.)
Total Base Bid including Contingency Allowance and Additive
Alternate: $2,095,549.00
Refer to attached letter of recommendation from Redline Architecture, Laredo, TX
BACKGROUND
This Project consists of renovating interior spaces on the second story of 101 Salinas Ave. for office use. Upgrades including flooring, new metal framed walls with gypsum board and painted finishes, modification to existing, doors, acoustical suspended ceilings, lighting, electrical, mechanical changes to existing rooftop units, sprinkler system adjustments, modifications to storefront panel and doors.
Construction contract time will be 190 working days.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 3.1.2 “Encourage the reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings in the downtown area to preserve historic character and strengthen the local economy.”
Policy 10.1.4 “Renovate and adapt existing public buildings to improve functionality, accessibility, and sustainability.”
Summary of alignment:
The Economic Development & 311 Offices Relocation project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The renovation of office spaces within an existing downtown building advances the City’s vision for downtown revitalization through adaptive reuse, while also strengthening public service efficiency and operational accessibility.
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: 2024A and 2025 Certificate of Obligations Bond.
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2024A and 2025 Certificate of Obligations Bond.
477-7510-513-2010 with project #BP2501 $ 30,631.06
478-7510-513-2010 with project #BP2501 $300,000.00