Legislation Details

File #: 26-2107    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/23/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY26-ENG-54 Floodplain, Hydraulic, and Regulatory Evaluation – Rio Grande Corridor Colombia Solidarity Bridge to South Laredo City Limits (approximately 41 miles) Project and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (7) firms responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and the top (4) firms presented on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The committee recommends the selection of the top ranked consultant LJA, Inc., Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time. 1. LJA, Inc., Laredo, Texas 2. Ardurra Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas 3. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Houston, Texas 4. RRP Consulting Engineers, LLC, Houston, Texas 5. RESPEC Company, LLC, San Antonio, Texas 6. Scheibe Consulting, LLC, Austin, Texas 7. Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
Attachments: 1. FY26-ENG-54 Final Rankings
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Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY26-ENG-54 Floodplain, Hydraulic, and Regulatory Evaluation - Rio Grande Corridor Colombia Solidarity Bridge to South Laredo City Limits (approximately 41 miles) Project and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (7) firms responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and the top (4) firms presented on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The committee recommends the selection of the top ranked consultant LJA, Inc., Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.

1. LJA, Inc., Laredo, Texas
2. Ardurra Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas
3. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Houston, Texas
4. RRP Consulting Engineers, LLC, Houston, Texas
5. RESPEC Company, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
6. Scheibe Consulting, LLC, Austin, Texas
7. Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc., San Antonio, Texas

 

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

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BACKGROUND

The City of Laredo is seeking to receive statement of qualifications (SOQ’s) from qualified firms interested in providing professional engineering, hydrologic, hydraulic, geomorphologic, surveying, environmental coordination, and regulatory support services necessary to evaluate floodplain conditions and potential impacts along the Rio Grande corridor between the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge and the City limits in South Laredo, Texas.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Approval of this motion.

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Fiscal Impact

 

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FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact at this time.