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Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder ALC Construction CO., Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $637,800.00 for FY24-ENG-87 Forest Loop Drainage Channel Project for the total base bid including a $70,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time is 120 working days. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund-2016 and 2019 Certificate of Obligations.
1. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $637,800.00
2. SAL Construction Management, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $839,539.80
3. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $864,127.50
Refer to attached letter of recommendation.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 6.7.6 Prioritize stormwater management and drainage improvements that mitigate flood risk and improve public safety.
Policy 6.7.8 Incorporate green and gray infrastructure solutions to manage stormwater runoff and protect neighborhoods from flooding.
Summary of alignment: The Forest Loop Drainage Channel Project aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by implementing targeted infrastructure improvements that directly reduce flood risk and enhance public safety. It fulfills specific policy directives related to stormwater management, public infrastructure, and capital investment coordination.
By improving drainage capacity in the Forest Loop area, the project supports themes of resilience, sustainability, and climate preparedness while protecting residential neighborhoods. The project leverages gray infrastructure to address current and future environmental challenges consistent with the City's long-range vision.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 19, 2025, City Council approved rejection of all bids received for FY24-ENG-87 Forest Loop Channel Project, and authorization to rebid the project as one of the bids received was significan...
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