SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to South Texas AirCoil Solutions in the amount of $225,836.00 for IFB 2026-018 Cooling Tower Replacement at the Hamilton Apartment, located at 815 Salinas. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City issued IFB 2026-018 for the replacement of the cooling tower at the Hamilton Apartment. A total of four bids were received and opened in accordance with the bid specifications. The bids received were as follows:
South Texas AirCoil Solutions - $225,836.00
ABBA Construction, LLC - $421,148.00
LPC Services (LCP Industries LLC) - $645,336.00
360 General Contractors, LLC - $752,623.94
South Texas AirCoil Solutions submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid that meets the project requirements.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Goal 3.3 - Strengthen neighborhoods and housing opportunities
“Support neighborhood revitalization through coordinated investments in housing, infrastructure, and community services.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 3.24 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Policy 3.3.2 - Preserve existing housing stock
“Encourage rehabilitation and reinvestment in existing housing to maintain safe, decent, and affordable living conditions.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 3.25 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Goal 7.1 - Improve community health and safety
“Protect and enhance the health, safety, and well-being of Laredo residents through coordinated public services and investments.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.18 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Policy 7.1.1 - Support healthy living environments
“Promote healthy indoor and outdoor environments through improvements to housing quality and building systems.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.18 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Summary of alignment: This agenda item demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting reinvestment in existing multifamily housing and improving building systems critical to resident health and safety. Replacing the cooling tower at the Hamilton Apartment directly advances Policy 3.3.2 by preserving housing quality and ensuring continued habitability of an existing residential asset.
The project also supports Goal 7.1 and Policy 7.1.1 by improving mechanical infrastructure essential to maintaining safe and healthy indoor living conditions, particularly in extreme heat conditions common to Laredo. Use of the Capital Improvement Fund for this purpose reflects the Plan’s emphasis on coordinated infrastructure investment to strengthen neighborhoods and protect vulnerable residents.
Overall, the contract award aligns with broader planning themes of housing preservation, public health, neighborhood stability, and infrastructure reinvestment, justifying a Strong level of alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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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: Capital Improvement Fund
Account #: 402-2790-533-2010
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund, Building and Other Improvements
402-2790-533-2010, project BP2503