SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to select SWCA Environmental Consultants as the most qualified candidate from the FY25-077 Request for Qualifications for professional environmental & archaeological services to provide natural and cultural resources field surveys, reporting, and permit support services for a future sewer line collector installation; and to award a contract to SWCA Environmental Consultants in the amount of $140,540.00 to prepare an environment & archaeological surveys for the Northwest River Sewer Collector. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: N/A
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): N/A
Summary of alignment: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
On August 01, 2025, the City of Laredo advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a professional environmental & archaeological service. Following the evaluation process, SWCA Environmental Consultants received the highest score among the qualified firms. The selected firm will provide the city with a natural and cultural resources field surveys, reporting, and permit support services for the Northwest River Sewer Collector Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approve this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond
Account #: 559-9879-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2022 Sewer Revenue Fund Acct. No.559-9879-535-9301 Project ID: SW1801