City of Laredo - File #: 26-1428

• File #: 26-1428
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Agenda
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 7/16/2026
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 8/3/2026
• Title: Consideration for approval of final payment for the construction of the 24-inch Water Transmission Main from Loop 20 Airport to Bustamante project, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $336,940.08 to Southern Trenchless Solutions. The final construction contract amount of $6,738,801.50 and final contract time of 444 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2020A Water Revenue Bond.

City of Laredo
Legislation Details


Meeting Date: Consent Agenda

SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of final payment for the construction of the 24-inch Water Transmission Main from Loop 20 Airport to Bustamante project, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $336,940.08 to Southern Trenchless Solutions. The final construction contract amount of $6,738,801.50 and final contract time of 444 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2020A Water Revenue 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
On March 21, 2022 council approved the construction contract to Southern Trenchless Solutions of La Feria, Texas in the amount of $5,773,625.00 with a contract time of 250 working days.
On July 22, 2024 council approved change order #1 in the amount of $716,865.36 with zero additional working days.
On March 07, 2025 council approved change order #2 in the amount of $231,311.14 with 50 additional working days.
On February 17, 2026 council approved change order #3 in the amount of $17,000 with 144 additional working days.

BACKGROUND
It is recommended to accept the 24-inch Water Transmission Main from Loop 20 Airport to Bustamante project as complete.

Contract
Amount
Working Days
Original Contract:
$ 5,773,625.00
250
Change Order # 1:
$ 716,865.36|1010|Change Order #2
$ 231,311.14
50
Change Order #3
$ 17,000.00
144
Total:
$ 6,738,801.50
444

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approve this motion.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted (Y/N): Y
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