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Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-60, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Consultant Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Structures, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate professional services agreements with the selected consultants for projects assigned on a rotation basis. The rotation list shall be effective for an initial term of two (2) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional two (2) years, for a total term not to exceed four (4) years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2030. Individual professional services agreements will be issued on a per-project basis, subject to available funding, with the scope, term, and compensation established for each respective project. Nine (9) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below:
1. DBR Engineering, McAllen, Texas
2. IC Thomasson Associates, San Antonio, Texas
3. Kimley-Horn Associates, San Antonio, Texas
4. Halff Associates, McAllen, Texas
5. H2MG LLC, San Antonio, Texas
6. KCI Technologies, Laredo, Texas
7. NRG Engineering, Corpus Christi, Texas
8. EED Engineering, Laredo, Texas
9. CSI Engineering, Houston, Texas
Funding shall not exceed $100,000.00 per project assignment and shall be subject to available funding in the respective budget account, unless otherwise authorized by City Council. There is no financial impact at this time.
Consultant performance will be monitored in accordance with established guidelines. Any performance deficiencies may result in suspension of project assignments or removal from the rotation list.
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BACKGROUND
Nine (9) electronic submissions through Cit-E-Bid responding to the request for qualifications were received at the City Secretary’s office on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The submissions were publicly opened, read and taken under advisement on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The submissions received were as follows:
1. CSI Engineering, Houston, Texas
2. DBR Engineering, McAllen, Texas
3. EED Engineering, Laredo, Texas
4. H2MG LLC, San Antonio, Texas
5. Halff Associates, McAllen, Texas
6. IC Thomasson Associates, San Antonio, Texas
7. KCI Technologies, Laredo, Texas
8. Kimley-Horn Associates, San Antonio, Texas
9. NRG Engineering, Corpus Christi, Texas
SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Laredo will solicit and receive statement of qualifications (SOQ’s) from qualified firms interested in providing professional Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Consultant Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Structures, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects as needed to serve as on-call on a rotation basis including but not limited to preparing design plans, specifications, reports and estimates. Professional Service agreements will be issued per project upon funding available for a two (2) year term with one (1) option for a two (2) year renewal for a total term of four (4) years beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2030. Consultants are cautioned to refer to other sections of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet for complete details.
Scope of services include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Preliminary/Schematic design, planning, and assessments
2. Design Development and opinion of probable cost
3. Construction documents, specifications and estimates
4. Bid documents and contract award
5. Construction administration/oversight and progress meetings
6. Project close-out including as-built plans
7. Building Code(s), & Fire Code Review
8. International Mechanical Code Review
9. National Electrical Code Review
10. International Plumbing Code Review
11. Design of Interior improvements to existing buildings or facilities less than 20,000 square feet (gross floor area)
12. Design of exterior improvements to existing buildings or facilities
13. Design renovations, alterations, and/or additions/extensions to existing buildings or facilities
14. Design calculations and/or analysis required
15. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
16. Site visits, inspections and field observation reports including recommendations
17. Any permits, reports or documents required
18. Other required Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Consultant Services as needed
19. All required services shall be provided within an allotted time frame.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact at this time.