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Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Construction of Taxiways J1 and J2 as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $294,123.27 to REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, and approval of change order no. 2, a decrease in the amount of $217,360.17. The final construction contract amount is $8,538,201.85. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On November 3, 2025, City Council approved change order no. 1, a decrease of $287,039.98 to the construction contract with REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Construction of Taxiways J1 and J2. Change Order 1 consists of the reconciliation of quantities for quantities in place, credit for cement treated base pavement section layer to remain in place, and the reduction for P-501 concrete PWL. Construction contract amount including this change order is $8,755,562.02. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund.
On September 18, 2023, City Council awarded a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas in the amount of $9,042,602.00 for the Laredo International Airport Construction of Taxiways J1 and J2 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents.
BACKGROUND
The project includes the construction of new concrete taxiways and demolition of existing concrete taxiway pavement to address FAA safety airfield requirements.
The major construction bid items consist of the following:
The Base Bid includes the construction of a new 6,804 SY taxiway, Taxiway J2, with a pavement section consisting of 17” of P-501 Concrete Pavement on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 6” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The taxiway shoulders consist of 3,390 SY of 4” of SS-3076 HMA Surface Course on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 18” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The base bid also includes demolition of a portion of Taxiway C, drainage improvements, airfield electrical work, erosion control, and pavement markings.
Bid Alternate 1 includes the construction of a new 6,235 SY taxiway, Taxiway J1, with a pavement section consisting of 17” of P-501 Concrete Pavement on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 6” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The taxiway shoulders consist of 4,446 SY of 4” of SS-3076 HMA Surface Course on 5” of SS-3076 HMA Base Course on 18” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course. The base bid also includes demolition of a portion of Taxiway C, drainage improvements, airfield electrical work, erosion control, and pavement markings.
Bid Alternate 2 includes the construction of concrete pavement shoulders in Taxiway J1. The pavement section consists of 12” P-501 Concrete Pavement on 7” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course.
Bid Alternate 3 includes the construction of concrete pavement shoulders in Taxiway J2. The pavement section consists of 12” P-501 Concrete Pavement on 7” of P-209 Crushed Aggregate Base Course.
Plans and specifications were prepared by RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas.
Change Order 2 consists of final reconciliation of project quantities in place.
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Construction contract amount Awarded by City Council on September 18, 2023 |
$9,042,602.00 |
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Change Order no. 1 |
$(287,039.98) |
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Change Order no. 2 |
$(217,360.17) |
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Current construction contract amount |
$8,538,201.85 |
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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: Laredo International Airport Fund
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund: Accounts 242-3605-585-9301 for change order #2 and 242-0000-206-0100 for release of retainage.