SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas in the amount not to exceed $4,457,592.74 for FY25-ENG-53 West Laredo Multi-modal Trade Corridor-Phase II (Flecha/Las Cruces Realignment Project). Construction contract time is 174 working days. We received a letter of approval from TXDOT on, to proceed with the award of contract. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund/SIB Loan.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 22, 2025, City Council approved a final reading of an ordinance and authorized the execution of a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement; approved the levy of a tax for payment thereof; and approved certain matters related thereto.
BACKGROUND
This project consists of realigning approximately 916.27 LF of roadway from Las Cruces to FM 1472 (Mines Rd) including Obliterating Abandon Roadway, D-GR HMA TY-B, D-GR HMA TY-C, Concrete Box Culvert, concrete sidewalks, Concrete Curb, Metal Beam Guard Fence, ADA ramps, traffic signals, etc.
Construction contract time for this project is one hundred seventy-four (174) working days.
Plans and specifications were prepared by KCI Technologies, Inc., Laredo, Texas.
Two (2) bids were received at the City Secretary’s Office Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. which were publicly opened, read, and taken under advisement at the same time and date.
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Contractor(s) |
Total Base Bid |
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REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas |
$4,457,592.74 |
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Anderson Columbia, Co., Inc. Weslaco, Texas |
$6,289,051.00 |
Recommendation Award Letter provided by KCI Technologies, Inc.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 4.1.1: “Transportation planning and development, expansion, and investment in transportation facilities should be coordinated with the growth in the region.”
Policy 4.2.1: “Street design standards should provide safe, accessible, and meaningful travel choices - driving, walking, bicycling, and public transit.”
Summary of alignment:
The West Laredo Multi-modal Trade Corridor - Phase II (Flecha/Las Cruces Realignment Project) is in strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The plan explicitly emphasizes creating a multimodal transportation network that balances local mobility needs with the efficient movement of freight and goods across the border.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Capital Improvements Fund/SIB Loan
Account #: 402-2260-515-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund/SIB Loan.
402-2260-515-9301 with Project TP2502.