City of Laredo
Legislation Details
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Meeting Date: Consent Agenda
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SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order #3 in the amount of $1,220,065.21 to Murphy Pipeline Contractors of Jacksonville, Florida for the waterline replacement program Pipe Bursting Phase 1 Project. The updated contract is $16,632,113.47. Funding is available in the 2022 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 May 19, 2025 City Council approved the construction contract to Murphy Pipeline Contractors for the waterline replacement program pipe bursting phase 1 project in the amount of $11,314,949.14
On December 01, 2025, City Council approved change order #1 in the amount of $2,399,925.00
On March 16, 2026, City Council approved to ratify and amend PO 430326 in the amount of $1,697,174.12
BACKGROUND
Proposed Change Order – Project Scope Reconciliation, Additional Restoration Work, and Waterline Replacement at Uniroyal/Regional
The proposed change order consolidates all additional restoration and pavement work required to complete the Pipe Bursting Project and incorporates the necessary waterline replacement at Uniroyal Drive / Regional Drive associated with the TxDOT IH35/Uniroyal improvements. Field conditions encountered during construction necessitated expanded pavement restoration beyond the original contract scope, and coordination with TxDOT requires the City to complete the waterline relocation prior to TxDOT mobilization.
Street Restoration Quantities
The following locations require additional pavement restoration:
Ireland Street: 4,210 SY
Gale Street: 4,190 ...
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