SUBJECT
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Consideration to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order 434049 to Rain for Rent in the amount of $295,027.38. This amount is for the additional work for an emergency contract for a 36-inch wastewater bypass line to prevent raw sewage from discharging into the Rio Grande River and to maintain sewer flow to the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The updated purchase order will be $638,027.38.
Funding for this contract is available through the Sewer System Fund - 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On November 3, 2025, council approved on contract to Rain for Rent for the emergency contract in the amount of $343,000.00.
BACKGROUND
Change Order #1 accounts for pump watch hours for manning of by-pass pumps 24 hours a day to keep sewer discharging from 36” Sewer Line to 54” Sewer line towards South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: N/A
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): N/A
Summary of alignment:
This agenda item update aligns with Viva Laredo’s Comprehensive Plan goals and policies related to efficient water utilization, sustainable development, and the support of a future effluent reuse program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approve this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond
Account #: 559-9877-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Y
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond, Account #559-9877-535-9301, Project ID: SW2517