SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew Contract FY24-010 with the following vendors:
1.Torres Landscaping, Laredo, Texas - in an annual amount up to $105,000.00 (Primary Vendor)
2. Midas Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas - in an annual amount up to $15,000.00 (Secondary Vendor)
for the emergency maintenance and repairs of city-owned Municipal Housing properties on an “as needed” basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the final extension period. There is no price increase for this extension period. Funding is available in the Municipal Housing Fund and Noise Abatement Fund
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Moderate
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 7.8.1 - Ensure safe and decent housing conditions for all residents.
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.27)
“Promote the maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation of the city’s housing stock to ensure safe, sanitary, and decent housing for all residents.”
Policy 4.2.6 - Ensure public facilities are adequately maintained.
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 4.18)
“Maintain and improve City-owned buildings and facilities to support service delivery and community well-being.”
Summary of alignment:
The renewal of the contract for emergency maintenance and repair services for city-owned municipal housing aligns moderately with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. While the agenda item does not create new housing opportunities, it directly supports Policy 7.8.1 by preserving and maintaining existing municipal housing to provide safe and sanitary living conditions. It also aligns with Policy 4.2.6, which emphasizes the importance of adequately maintaining city-owned facilities to ensure operational effectiveness and resident well-being.
The level of alignment is classified as Moderate because the action is supportive of broader housing and facility maintenance goals but is operational in nature rather than advancing a strategic initiative or transformative housing policy. Nonetheless, the measure contributes to public health, safety, and equity by ensuring municipal housing residents live in maintained, habitable conditions.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council approved contract on January 22, 2024.
BACKGROUND
Staff is recommending that this contract be renewed to (1) one primary and (1) one secondary vendor. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and a markup percentage rate on materials.
The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the final extension period. There is no price increase for this extension period. The city reserves the right to renew or rebid this contract, if the appropriated fund initially approved by city council are exhausted before the contract expiration date.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this contact renewal be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Operations
Account #: 257-3686-543-20.10
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in various accounts in the Laredo Municipal Housing & Noise Abatement Budget. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City’s obligation for performance of an annual supply contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Operations
Account #: 555-3910-543-20.10
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Operations
Account #: 555-3920-543-20.10
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Operations
Account #: 555-3930-543-20.10
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Operations
Account #: 555-3940-543-20.10
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Operations
Account #: 555-3945-543-20.10
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N