SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a design/build contract to Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina for the Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements Project in response to RFQ FY25-ENG-19 for the amount not to exceed $770,000.00, which includes design plans, specifications, and construction. Funding is available in 2023, 2024, and 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bonds from District 6 and 8 Priority Funds.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 8.1.3 "Develop and expand the trail system to connect parks, open spaces, schools, neighborhoods, and community facilities."
Policy 4.2.1 "Street design standards should provide safe, accessible, and meaningful travel choices - driving, walking, bicycling, and public transit."
Summary of alignment:
The Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements Project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. It directly fulfills multiple verbatim policies and goals that emphasize expanding parks and trails, connecting community facilities through active transportation, and promoting healthier lifestyles.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On July 21, 2025, approved of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-19 Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements (Design-Build) Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (2) firms responded to the request for qualifications and presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The committee recommends the selection
of Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina.
1. Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina
2. Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas
BACKGROUND
Two (2) firms responded to the request for qualification on May 14, 2025 at 4:00PM as follows:
1. Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina
2. Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas, in association with:
ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
The City of Laredo will solicit and receive statemen...
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