City of Laredo - File #: 24-0161

• File #: 24-0161
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Agenda
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/28/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 1/22/2024
• Final action: 1/22/2024
• Title: Authorizing the City Manager to reject the single sole bid for Jefferson Water Treatment Plant North Raw Water Pump Station Improvements project received on November 16, 2023, because the bid received significantly exceeded the engineer's estimate for the project. Per the consultant, Garver USA, the single bid submitted does not represent a good value for the City of Laredo.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/22/2024	1	City Council	approve	Pass

SUBJECT

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Authorizing the City Manager to reject the single sole bid for Jefferson Water Treatment Plant North Raw Water Pump Station Improvements project received on November 16, 2023, because the bid received significantly exceeded the engineer’s estimate for the project.  Per the consultant, Garver USA, the single bid submitted does not represent a good value for the City of Laredo.

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

None

BACKGROUND

This bid was the second bid, after zero bids were received on the first bid.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

Staff recommends to approve motion.  Water Plant Staff will complete the project objectives using existing contracts and staff maintenance personnel.

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Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2024

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     N/A

Account #:                                                                                                          N/A

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

No Financial Impact