SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of the construction of the City of Laredo Cuartos Vientos Lomas del Sur Utility Extension & Lift Station, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $152,729.70 to Southern Trenchless Solutions. The final construction contract amount of $3,054,594.01 and final contract time of 515 working days. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund-2022 Sewer Revenue Bond.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 5, 2023 council approved the construction contract to Southern Trenchless Solutions of La Feria, Texas in the amount of $2,939,102.25 with a contract time of 150 working days to execute the contract utilizing Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Number 635-21.
On August 18, 2025 council approved the construction contract to Southern Trenchless Solutions of La Feria, Texas for the construction of the City of Laredo Cuartos Vientos Lomas del Sur Utility Extension & Lift Station in the amount of $3,054,594.01 and 350 working days
BACKGROUND
The project was not part of the original CIP Bond Sale. Funds from the Sewer Line Rehabilitation will be transferred to fund this project. The new sports complex will require a lift station to pump the sewer to an existing gravity line. The project consisted pf the installation of 2,480 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer line to discharge into the proposed duplex lift station 5,685 feet of parallel 6-inch and 10-inch force main and related appurtenances.
Contract Amount Working Days
Original Contract: $2,939,102.25 150
Change Order # 1: $115,491.76 200
Total: $3,054,594.01 350
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Moderate
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 6.5.7 Continue to implement the existing water conservation program
Policy 7.2.4 Increase access to safe water
Summary of alignment:
This agenda item update aligns with Viva Laredo’s Comprehensive Plan goals and policies related to efficient water utilization and sustainable development.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approve this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond
Account #: 559-9877-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond Account #559-9877-535-9301, Project ID: SW2119