Legislation Details

File #: 26-1328    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/29/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY26-ENG-20 Center for the Arts Renovation; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (9) firms responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and the top (3) firms presented on Thursday, May 28, 2026 and June 18, 2026. The committee recommends the selection of the top ranked consultant JHS Architect, Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time. 1. JHS Architect, Laredo, Texas 2. Sepulveda Associates Architects, Laredo, Texas 3. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas 4. Architexas, San Antonio, Texas 5. TBA Douglas, San Antonio, Texas 6. Redline Architecture, LLC, Laredo, Texas 7. Able City LLC, Laredo, Texas 8. ADM Group Inc, Austin, Texas 9. Design Group International, Laredo, Texas
Attachments: 1. Final Rankings
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SUBJECT

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Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY26-ENG-20 Center for the Arts Renovation; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (9) firms responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and the top (3) firms presented on Thursday, May 28, 2026 and June 18, 2026. The committee recommends the selection of the top ranked consultant JHS Architect, Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.

1. JHS Architect, Laredo, Texas
2. Sepulveda Associates Architects, Laredo, Texas
3. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas
4. Architexas, San Antonio, Texas
5. TBA Douglas, San Antonio, Texas
6. Redline Architecture, LLC, Laredo, Texas
7. Able City LLC, Laredo, Texas
8. ADM Group Inc, Austin, Texas
9. Design Group International, Laredo, 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 services for the complete renovation of Laredo Center for the Arts and adjacent commercial suites including flooring, windows, painting, electrical, HVAC, roofing and necessary commercial improvements for fire and occupancy requirements as well as Historic District Board compliance.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

Approval of this motion.

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Fiscal Impact

 

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

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact at this time.