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Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-11 Health Department Building Improvements Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (5) firms responded to the request for qualifications and (3) firms presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The committee recommends the selection of Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas
2. Redline Architecture, LLC, Laredo, Texas
3. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 7.9.1 Support the development of public health infrastructure including preventative services, emergency services, animal control, and veterinary care.
Policy 6.22.4 Design and build city facilities that are resource-efficient, sustainable, and promote long-term cost savings.
Policy 7.9.3 Ensure that health-related facilities are accessible, up-to-date, and compliant with health and safety standards.
Summary of alignment:
The Health Department Building Improvements Project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The project's objectives to upgrade an essential health facility support multiple verbatim policies that emphasize improving public health infrastructure, ensuring accessibility, and bringing public facilities into compliance with modern standards.
The inclusion of design, environmental assessments, ADA compliance, and stakeholder involvement shows thoughtful integration of key planning themes such as public health, infrastructure resilience, equity, sustainability, and governance. The project not only addresses current facility deficiencies but also prepares the building to better serve the community into the future.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Five (5) firms responded to the request for qualifications on Thu...
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