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Consideration to award Contract FY25-092 to Ruby's Air Conditioning, Inc., Laredo, TX for an estimated annual amount not to exceed $60,000 and total contract value of $240,000 for HVAC maintenance and repairs services for city-owned Municipal Housing properties and Noise Abatement properties on an "as needed" basis. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning the date of execution. This contract may be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year period. Funding for this contract is available in the Municipal Housing and Noise Abatement Budget.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: ? Moderate
Supporting Goal(s)/Policy(ies):
Goal 7.3 - Improve the quality and availability of housing
"Maintain and improve the condition of the existing housing stock to provide safe and sanitary housing for residents."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.24)
Relevance: This goal emphasizes ensuring that existing housing remains safe and habitable. Routine HVAC maintenance and emergency repairs for Municipal Housing directly support the habitability and safety of public housing units.
Policy 7.3.3 - Maintain and rehabilitate existing housing stock
"Maintain and rehabilitate the existing housing stock in order to improve the quality of life for Laredo residents."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.24)
Relevance: Awarding a contract to ensure ongoing HVAC maintenance contributes to the rehabilitation and upkeep of public housing, fulfilling this policy's objective.
Goal 7.8 - Improve access to medical care (Indirect relevance through noise abatement)
"Collaborate with private, non-profit, and other governmental entities to establish and implement a method for recruiting and retaining medical providers."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.27)
Relevance: Although the primary intent of this goal is healthcare, the inclusion of Noise Abatement propert...
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