SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a design/build contract to Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina for the Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements Project in response to RFQ FY25-ENG-19 for the amount not to exceed $770,000.00, which includes design plans, specifications, and construction. Funding is available in 2023, 2024, and 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bonds from District 6 and 8 Priority Funds.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 8.1.3 “Develop and expand the trail system to connect parks, open spaces, schools, neighborhoods, and community facilities.”
Policy 4.2.1 “Street design standards should provide safe, accessible, and meaningful travel choices - driving, walking, bicycling, and public transit.”
Summary of alignment:
The Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements Project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. It directly fulfills multiple verbatim policies and goals that emphasize expanding parks and trails, connecting community facilities through active transportation, and promoting healthier lifestyles.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On July 21, 2025, approved of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-19 Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements (Design-Build) Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (2) firms responded to the request for qualifications and presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The committee recommends the selection
of Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina.
1. Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina
2. Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas
BACKGROUND
Two (2) firms responded to the request for qualification on May 14, 2025 at 4:00PM as follows:
1. Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina
2. Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas, in association with:
ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
The City of Laredo will solicit and receive statement of qualifications (SOQ’s) for a Design-Build project from qualified firms interested in providing professional services including, but not limited to, design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, necessary permits and construction of redesign, reorganization, and reconstruction of mountain bike trails, various types of crossing structures such as trail bridges, boardwalks and culvert pipes, signage and trailhead kiosks, restroom facilities, parking lot and other features to be located at 9001 Livingston Dr. and extending to North
Central Park, located at 10202 International Blvd., crossing under McPherson Rd. The Consultant is cautioned to refer to other sections of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet for further details. Every aspect of work shall be included as obvious or implied as necessary to make the work complete and fully operational (Turn-key project).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2023, 2024, and 2025 CO Bonds
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the District 6 and 8 Priority Funds.
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District |
Account |
Project |
Amount |
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District 6 |
478-3118-555-9301 |
D62004 |
$500,000.00 |
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District 8 |
476-3118-555-9301 |
D82506 |
255,744.00 |
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District 8 |
477-3118-555-9301 |
D82506 |
14,256.00 |
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$770,000.00 |