Legislation Details

File #: 26-887    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/24/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/18/2026 Final action:
Title: Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY26-ENG-15 New Recreational Indoor Facility Feasibility Study; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (7) firm responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, February 19, 2026, and the top (3) firms presented on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The committee recommends the selection of the top ranked consultant Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Dallas, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time. 1. Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Dallas, Texas 2. Hunden Partners, Chicago, Illinois 3. Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, Portland, Maine 4. Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC, Clearwater, Florida 5. Able City, LLC, Laredo, Texas 6. Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 7. Power Wellness Management, LLC, Lombard, Illinois
Attachments: 1. RFQ FY26-ENG-15 Final Evaluation Scoring Sheet
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SUBJECT

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Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY26-ENG-15 New Recreational Indoor Facility Feasibility Study; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (7) firm responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, February 19, 2026, and the top (3) firms presented on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The committee recommends the selection of the top ranked consultant Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Dallas, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.

1. Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Dallas, Texas
2. Hunden Partners, Chicago, Illinois
3. Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, Portland, Maine
4. Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC, Clearwater, Florida
5. Able City, LLC, Laredo, Texas
6. Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
7. Power Wellness Management, LLC, Lombard, Illinois

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

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BACKGROUND

The City of Laredo will solicit and receive statement of qualifications (SOQ’s) for a New Recreational Indoor Facility Feasibility Study from qualified firms interested in providing professional services including but not limited the feasibility of developing a recreational center in the City of Laredo. The study shall analyze demographic, economic, environmental, and community factors to determine the need, viability, and potential impacts of such a facility.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Approval of this motion.

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    N/A

Source of Funds:                                                                                     N/A

Account #:                                                                                                          N/A

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact at this time.  Contract will be presented to City Council once firm is selected.