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File #: 25-2043    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/9/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/31/2050 Final action:
Title: Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder DSG Solutions, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $105,940.00 for FY25-ENG-54 Los Martinez Park Light Poles Project for the total base bid including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time is 90 working days. Funding is available in Community Development Fund- 2021/2022 Grant, Parks Recreation Fund, and 2021-A Certificate of Obligation Bond - District 7 Priority Funds. 1. DSG Solutions, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $105,940.00 2. Royal Contractors, Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $164,900.00 3. Zertuche Construction Texas LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $137,333.00 4. CID Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $275,224.00 5. Midas Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $313,500.00 6. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $333,500.00 7. HDL Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: ...
Attachments: 1. FY25-ENG-54 Recommendation Letter, 2. DSG Solutions Proposal
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Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder DSG Solutions, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $105,940.00 for FY25-ENG-54 Los Martinez Park Light Poles Project for the total base bid including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time is 90 working days. Funding is available in Community Development Fund- 2021/2022 Grant, Parks Recreation Fund, and 2021-A Certificate of Obligation Bond - District 7 Priority Funds. 

1. DSG Solutions, LLC, Laredo, Texas
    Total Base Bid: $105,940.00
2. Royal Contractors, Inc., Laredo, Texas
    Total Base Bid: $164,900.00
3. Zertuche Construction Texas LLC, Laredo, Texas
    Total Base Bid: $137,333.00
4. CID Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas
    Total Base Bid: $275,224.00
5. Midas Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas
    Total Base Bid: $313,500.00
6. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
    Total Base Bid: $333,500.00
7. HDL Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
    Total Base Bid: $5,858,000.00

Refer to attached letter of recommendation.

 

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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT

Alignment Rating: Strong

Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):

Policy 7.10.1 - Maintain and upgrade recreational facilities to meet current safety standards and recreational needs.

Policy 7.10.2 - Improve existing recreational facilities in older neighborhoods to increase access to quality parks and sports amenities.

Policy 6.22.4 - Design and build city facilities that are resource-efficient, sustainable, and promote long-term cost savings.

Summary of alignment:

The Los Martinez Park Light Poles Project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by directly fulfilling policies aimed at maintaining and improving recreational infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and advancing sustainability in public facility upgrades.

 

By installing energy-efficient LED lighting at Los Martinez Park, the project contributes to broader citywide objectives including public health and safety, equitable access to recreation, energy efficiency, and neighborhood revitalization. The improvements foster a more inclusive and secure public space while aligning with the plan’s long-term goals for resilient and sustainable community development.

 

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

N/A

 

BACKGROUND

This project consists of installing twenty (20) light poles 20ft height. The pole shaft being fabricated from a weldable grade carbon steel structural tubing, 4" x 20ft square straight dark bronze, and shall conform to ASTM A500 Grade C, with a 24" diameter concrete foundation with a minimum of 10ft depth, with twenty (20) 150W LED dark bronze light fixtures, trenching around perimeter of sidewalks, coordination with AEP for new electrical service, and any subsidiary work at Los Martinez Park located at the intersection of Markley Lane and Marco Drive.

Construction contract time for the project is ninety (90) working days.

A total of four (7) electronic bids were received at the City Secretary’s office on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. which were publicly opened, read and taken under advisement on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.

 

Contractor

Total Base Bid Including Contingency Allowance

DSG Solutions, LLC

$105,940.00

Royal Contractors, Inc.

$164,900.00

Zertuche Construction Texas LLC

$137,333.00

CID Group, Inc

$275,224.00

Midas Contractors, LLC

$313,500.00

ABBA Construction, LLC

$333,500.00

HDL Construction, LLC

$5,858,000.00

 

Based on our evaluation of the bids, the City of Laredo Engineering Department recommends that this project be awarded to DSG Solutions, LLC with that bid being determined the lowest responsible, responsive bidder of the seven submitted for our consideration in the amount not to exceed $105,940.00 which includes the base bid and a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. Bid tabulation is attached for your review.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

N/A

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

Approval of this motion.

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2025

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     Various

Account #:                                                                                                          Various

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding is available in the following accounts:

 

District 7-Park Imp. (48th 2022)

211-9480-535-1458

D72403

$67,344.00

District 7-Park Imp. (47th 2021)

211-9380-535-1458

D72403

$1,435.50

Parks

248-3115-553-2010

 

$12,160.50

District Priority Funds

474-3118-555-9301

DF2405

$25,000.00

                                                                                                              Total: $105,940.00