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Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-57, Asbestos Containing Building Materials Investigation Services; 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. Two (2) 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. Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Austin, TX
2. Millennium Engineers Group, Pharr, TX
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
Two (2) electronic submissions through Cit-E-Bid responding to the request for qualifications were received at 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 Friday, August, 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The two submissions received were as follows:
1. Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Austin, TX
2. Millennium Engineers Group, Pharr, TX
Scope of Work:
Notice is hereby given that the City of Laredo is accepting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms interested in providing professional Asbestos Containing Building Materials Investigation Services as needed on a rotation basis including but not limited to prepare design plans, specifications and estimates. Professional Service agreements will be issued per project upon available funding 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. ACBM Surveys;
2. Indoor Environmental Quality Evaluation
3. Report(s) on the findings and recommendations;
4. Develop Abatement work plan, if applicable;
5. Project Monitoring, as required, during the abatement process;
6. Final Report Preparation
7. Other environmental or related services as needed
8. All required services shall be provided within an allotted time frame.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of this motion.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact at this time.