City of Laredo
Legislation Details
Meeting Date: 010/19/2026 Consent Agenda
SUBJECT
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Consideration to award construction contract RFB 2026-064 to the lowest responsive bidder, Hinterland Group, LLC, of West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Phase 1 Manhole Rehabilitation Program Project for the Utilities Department, in an amount not to exceed $9,330,130.00.
The project may be implemented in three construction phases as follows:
Phase 1A - Amount not to exceed $3,330,130.00
Phase 1B - Amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00
Phase 1C - Amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00
The specific manholes and work areas assigned to each phase will be determined by the Utilities Department and project engineer based on system condition, operational priorities, access, and construction sequencing.
No phase shall commence without prior written authorization from the Utilities Department. Authorization to proceed with one phase shall not constitute authorization to proceed with any subsequent phase. Each phase must receive separate approval from the Utilities Department prior to commencement of work.
Funding is available in the 2024 Sewer Bond.
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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 related to efficient water utilization and sustainable development.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
BACKGROUND
The City received four (3) bids through Cit-E-Bid for awarding a construction contract Phase 1 Manhole Rehab Program project for the Utilities Department. Estimated time for completion of this project is 330 Days. This contract shall be the responsibility of and administered between the vendor and the Utilities Department.
Pricing Summary:
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Vendor |
Project Total |
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Hinterland Group, LLC Information |
$9,330,130.0 |
|
National Power Rodding Corp |
$24,165,206.50 |
|
Southern Trenchless Solutions |
$207,687,500.00 |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approve this motion.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted (Y/N): Y
Source of Funds: 2024 Sewer Bond
Account #: 559-9884-535-9301
Change Order (Exceeds 25% Y/N): N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2024 Sewer Bond, Project ID: ______