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File #: 26-55    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/18/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for Additional Work not included in the original contract and unforeseen and uncontrol underground piping at the Jefferson West High Service Pumps project in the amount of $491,704.82 for RAVA Construction, LLC, Inc. The total contract amount with Change No. 1 is $12,141,704.82 and 689 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2020 Water Revenue Bond
Attachments: 1. Eng 26-55 Attch 1 - 01-20-26
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Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for Additional Work not included in the original contract and unforeseen and uncontrol underground piping at the Jefferson West High Service Pumps project in the amount of $491,704.82 for RAVA Construction, LLC, Inc. The total contract amount with Change No. 1 is $12,141,704.82 and 689 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2020 Water Revenue Bond

 

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

On September 16, 2024, the City Council approved the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder RAVA Construction, LLC in the amount of $11,650,000.00 for the Jefferson West High Service Pump Station

 

BACKGROUND

It is recommended to proceed with the additional work not included in the plans and also not unforeseen in the field to ensure the quality of water for the construction of the Jefferson West High Service Pumps Project.

 

Contract                                                                                          Amount                Days

Original Contract                                                                             $11,650,000.00       630

Change Order No. 1 - 25-feet stainless steel ladder                     $25,570.00               20

Change Order No. 2 - Add additional conduits for future pumps  $19,830.00               10

Change Order No. 3 - Additional Power System                           $7,171.42                15

Change Order No. 4 - Rangeline Tapping 60” x 48” with valve     $439,133.40            24

Total                                                                                                $12,141,704.82       689

 

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 addressing water quality by replacing aged water tank.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

Approval of Motion

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     Funding is available in the 2020 Water Revenue Bond.

Account #:                                                                                                          557-9877-535-9301

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding is available in the 2020 Water Revenue Bond Acct.No. 557-9877-535-9301, Project ID: WP2514