SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to South Texas AirCoil Solutions in the amount of $225,836.00 for IFB 2026-018 Cooling Tower Replacement at the Hamilton Apartment, located at 815 Salinas. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City issued IFB 2026-018 for the replacement of the cooling tower at the Hamilton Apartment. A total of four bids were received and opened in accordance with the bid specifications. The bids received were as follows:
South Texas AirCoil Solutions - $225,836.00
ABBA Construction, LLC - $421,148.00
LPC Services (LCP Industries LLC) - $645,336.00
360 General Contractors, LLC - $752,623.94
South Texas AirCoil Solutions submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid that meets the project requirements.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Goal 3.3 - Strengthen neighborhoods and housing opportunities
"Support neighborhood revitalization through coordinated investments in housing, infrastructure, and community services."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 3.24 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Policy 3.3.2 - Preserve existing housing stock
"Encourage rehabilitation and reinvestment in existing housing to maintain safe, decent, and affordable living conditions."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 3.25 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Goal 7.1 - Improve community health and safety
"Protect and enhance the health, safety, and well-being of Laredo residents through coordinated public services and investments."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.18 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Policy 7.1.1 - Support healthy living environments
"Promote healthy indoor and outdoor environments through improvements to housing quality and building systems."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.18 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
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