City of Laredo
Legislation Details
Meeting Date: 05/4/2026 Consent Agenda
SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to award professional consulting services contract RFQ2026-006 to Carollo Engineers, Inc., Dallas, TX, for the assessment and optimization study of the City of Laredo’s surface water treatment plants in the amount of $981,690.00. Funding is available in the 2024 Water Revenue Bond
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Moderate - Indirectly supports or contributes to the intent of a verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Plan.
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Relevant themes from the Viva Laredo Plan that connect to this agenda item include:
• Ensuring reliable, high-quality drinking water through optimized treatment plant performance directly supports public health and quality of life and can help mitigate long-term costs.
• This agenda item addresses critical water infrastructure and leverages technical assessment and process optimization to modernize utility operations
• Evaluating and upgrading core utility infrastructure is a foundational public-sector action that underpins sustainable growth and economic resilience
Summary of alignment:
The proposed assessment and optimization study is a forward-looking initiative that will position the City to:
• Improve the performance, reliability, and regulatory resilience of its water treatment plants
• Identify cost-effective capital and operational improvements
• Support long-term sustainability, environmental stewardship, and service quality for residents and businesses
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council on 2/2/26 meeting, approved to select and negotiate a professional consulting services contract with the top score, Carollo Engineers, Inc., for RFQ2026-006.
BACKGROUND
The City received four (4) proposals in response to RFQ2026-006, issued by the City of Laredo Utilities Department for professional consulting services to conduct a comprehensive assessment and optimization study of the City’s two surface water treatment plants (Jefferson St WTP & El Pico WTP). The RFQ was publicly advertised and posted in accordance with the City’s procurement policies and procedures.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approve this motion.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted (Y/N): Y
Source of Funds: 2024 Water Revenue Bond
Account #: 557-9884-533-5526
Change Order (Exceeds 25% Y/N): N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2024 Water Revenue Bond Account #557-9884-533-5526, Project ID: WP18CS