
SUBJECT
Consideration to award RFB 2026-091 construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd). In the amount not to exceed $695,000.00 for iHydrant Replacement, Project for the total base bid. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond.
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1. G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd)
Total Base Bid: $695,000.00
2. Ratliff Utilities (JS Ratliff Inc)
Total Base Bid: $926,401.00
3. SAL Construction Management LLC
Total Base Bid: $1,399,000.00
4. ABBA CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Total Base Bid: $1,899,500.00
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo issued RFB 2026-091 for the iHydrant Replacement Project for the Utilities Department. The solicitation identifies work involving 100 existing hydrants to be removed and disposed of and 100 new iHydrants to be installed. 75 five-foot units and 25 four-foot units. Related work includes valve adjustments, concrete and landscaping restoration, and pressure and bacteriological testing. The submitted supplier response lists a total of $695,000.00. A total of four (4) bids, all electronic submittal, were received at the City Secretary’s office on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Which were publicly opened, read and taken advertisement on September 30, 2026, at 2:00
p.m.
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Bidders |
Total Base Bids |
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G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd) |
$695,000.00 |
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Ratliff Utilities (JS Ratliff Inc) |
$926,401.00 |
|
SAL Construction Management LLC |
$1,399,000.00 |
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ABBA CONSTRUCTION, LLC |
$1,899,500.00 |
Following a thorough review and evaluation of the attached bids, staff recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, in accordance with applicable procurement requirements, G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approve this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2022 Water Revenue Bond WP2604
Account #: 557-9879-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond WP2604
557-9879-535-9301 $695,000.00