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Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-62 General Structural Engineering Consultant Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Other Amenities, and Proposed Construction Projects; 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. Five (5) 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. Lundy & Franke Engineering, San Antonio, Texas
2. GGE Consulting Engineers, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
3. Guerra Engineering, Austin, Texas
4. Amtech Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
5. Synergy Structural Engineering, Laredo, Texas
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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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 15, 2024, City Council approved of the selection of the top ranked consultants for RFQ FY23-ENG-25 General Structural Engineering Consultant Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Structures, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects FY2023-FY2026.
BACKGROUND
Five (5) 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 Monday, August, 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The five submissions received were as follows:
1. Amtech Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
2. GGE Consulting Engineers, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
3. Guerra Engineering, Austin, Texas
4. Lundy & Franke Engineering, San Antonio, Texas
5. Synergy Structural Engineering, Laredo, Texas
Notice is hereby given that the City of Laredo is accepting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms interested in providing professional General Structural Engineering Consultant Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Structures, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects 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 funding available 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. Preliminary/Schematic design, planning, and assessments
2. Design Development and opinion of probable cost
3. Construction documents, specifications and estimates
4. Bid documents and contract award
5. Construction administration/oversight and progress meetings
6. Project close-out including as-built plans
7. Design calculations and/or analysis required
8. Site visits, inspections and field observation reports including recommendations
9. Any permits, structural analysis reports or documents required
10. Other required General Structural Engineering services as needed
11. 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.