SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Cobalt Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $1,694,575.00 for the FY23-ENG-18 El Metro Transit Center Building Maintenance Improvements Project for the total base bid. The construction contract time is 240 working days. Funding is available in the 2018 Certificate of Obligation and 2019 Transit CO Bond. Subject to approval of final reading 2026-O-138 submitted by El Metro Transit.
1. Cobalt Construction, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,694,575.00
2. Sunbelt Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service, Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,890,000.00
3. Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $2,050,000.00
4. Summit Building & Design, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $2,703,000.00
Refer to attached letter from Sepulveda Associates Architects Inc, Laredo, Texas.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On March 17, 2025, City Council awarded a professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $78,208.35 for City of Laredo El Metro Transit Center Building Assessment Study located at 1319 Farragut Street for basic architectural and engineering services. Funding is available in the Transit System-2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond
On October 2, 2024, City Council approved of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY23-ENG-18 El Metro Transit Center Renovations and Building Upgrades; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of three firms responded to the request for qualifications and presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.
BACKGROUND
The general scope includes, but not limited to: the general maintenance of the City of Laredo El ...
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