SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport construction of Taxiways H1 and H2 and a portion of Taxiway Alpha as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $455,379.64 to REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant 100.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 7, 2025 City Council approved change order no. 2 a decrease of $418,738.66 to the Construction contract with REIM Construction, In., Mission, Texas for the Laredo International Airport Construction of Taxiways H1 and H2 and Reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway A. Change Order 2 consists of deductions for quantities in place, modifications for sign installed on Taxiways H2 and H2 per FAA inspector comments, restriping for Taxiways D and H, and reduction for P-501 concrete panel repairs.
On August 21, 2023. City Council approved change order no. 1 a decrease of $447,503.40 to the Constuction contract with REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas,
for the Laredo International Airport Construction of Taxiways H1 and H2 and Reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway A. Change Order 1 consists of the deletion of 1,220 SY of Taxiway A reconstruction, located south of Taxiway D, due to a reduction in bid item quantities from Bid Alternate 1. The affected bid items include pavement removal, new concrete a pavement section, erosion control, and pavement markings. Current construction contract amount with this change order no. is $9,181,726.60.
On November 17, 2022, City Council awarded a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, in the amount of $9,629,230.00 for the Laredo International Airport Construction of Taxiways H1 and H2 and Reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway A and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of Insurance and Bond documents.
BACKGROUND
The project consists of:
Base Bid: The base bid consists of approximately 4,200 square yards of pavement demolition, 9.600 square yards of 6” flexible base course, 4,600 tons of asphalt base course, 1,450 tons of asphalt surface course, and 9,150 square yards of 15” P-501 concrete pavement. The base bid also includes drainage improvements, airfield lighting, and signage. 270 calendar days will be allowed for the base bid.
Bid Alternate 1: Consists of reconstruction of approximately 4,470 square yards of Taxiway A, south of Taxiway D. The reconstruction consists of full depth pavement removal of the asphalt pavement section and construction of a full-strength concrete pavement section. 60 additional calendar days will be given for Bid Alternate 1.
Bid Alternate 2: Consists of reconstruction of approximately 2,310 square yards of Taxiway A, south of Taxiway D. The reconstruction consists of full depth pavement removal of the asphalt pavement section and construction of a full-strength concrete pavement section. 60 additional calendar days will be given for Bid Alternate 2.
Bid Alternate 3: Consists of reconstruction of approximately 2,190 square yards of Taxiway A, south of Taxiway D. The reconstruction consists of full depth pavement removal of the asphalt pavement section and construction of a full-strength concrete pavement section. 60 additional calendar days will be given for Bid Alternate 3. Construction of Bid Alternate 3 will be concurrent with Bid Alternate 2.
Bid Alternate 4: Bid Alternate 4 replaces Taxiway H1 and H2 asphalt shoulders with a 12” P-501 concrete section. Bid Alternate 3 consists of construction of 6,220 square yards of 12” P-501 concrete pavement on asphalt base on flexible base. No additional calendar days will be given for Bid Alternate 4.
Plans and specifications were prepared by RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas.
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Original construction contract amount (Approved by City Council on November 17, 2022) |
$9,629,230.00 |
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Change order no. 1 (Approved on August 21, 2023) |
$(447,503.40) |
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This Change Order no. 2 (Approved on April 7, 2025) |
$(418,738.66) |
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Current construction contract amount |
$8,762,987.94 |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Item will be presented to the Airport Advisory Board
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Airport Construction Fund
Account #: 433-3608-585-93.01
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund.
Account No. 433-3608-585-93.01 (Grant No. 100) -