SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P. (sole source vendor), for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term of (5) five months, subject to future budget appropriations, effective May 1, 2026 in the amount of $430,041.91 unless terminated by either party. This (5) five-month contract was made to align future contracts to be in line with the City of Laredo fiscal year. This is the fourth and final extension of four. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On March 20, 2023, City Council approved initial contract with motion # 31 for a (1) one-year term with the option to renewal (4) four additional, (1) one-year terms.
On March 18, 2024, City Council approved renewal # 1 for a (1) one-year term with motion # 24-0576.
On February 18, 2025, City Council approved renewal # 2 for a (1) one-year term with motion # 25-267.
BACKGROUND
On March 19, 2026, Maintenance Service Contract, renewal # 3 for a (1) one-month term effective April 1, 2026 in the amount of $83,828.83 was executed.
Over the past several years, the Laredo Bridge System has maintained a software/hardware maintenance contract with TransCore, L.P. so as to ensure that the electronic toll collection equipment, both the hardware as well as the software are adequately maintained. This insures the 24/7 operation integrity and continued excellence in servicing our valued customers.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that City Council approve this contract.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: Bridge System
Account #: 553-4010-4012-4015-4061
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System fund. The contract amount will be divided equally among the four (4) bridge divisions:
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