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Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-57 Project Administration and Management Downtown Rail Corridor Safety Planning Project; and authorization to negotiate and award a professional services contract not to exceed $5,000,000.00. A total of (5) firms responded to the request for qualifications Tuesday, September 18, 2025, and the top (2) firms presented on September 30, 2025 to the evaluation committee.The committee recommends the selection of top ranked consultant HDR Engineering, Inc., San Antonio, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. HDR Engineering, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
2. RailPros, Inc., Irving, Texas
3. Patrick Engineering Inc, Chicago, Illinois
4. LJA Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas
5. Ardurra Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 4.14.2 "Pursue grade separations at key railroad crossings to improve safety and traffic flow."
Policy 4.14.3 "Work with railroad companies to reduce conflicts between freight rail and city traffic, particularly downtown and near schools."
Summary of alignment:
The Project Administration and Management of the Downtown Rail Corridor Safety Planning Project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The plan explicitly calls for rail safety improvements, grade separations, and partnerships with rail operators, all of which are embodied in this initiative.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 15, 2025, City Council approved Ordinance 2025-O-174 authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2025 Capital Grant Fund to appropriate revenues and expenses in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant for the Downtown Laredo Rail Corridor Safety Planning Project. The project is a highway-rail grade crossing improvemen...
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