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Meeting Date:	05/28/2024
HIRE ENGINEER TO REVIEW AND ENSURE PROPER EVALUATION OF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM AT THE SOUTHERN HEALTH FACILITY
Submitted for:	Martha Palacios	Submitted By:	Martha Palacios
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a Change Order amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for Company/Firm to hire a third-party Engineer to design a new Septic Tank System and for the Company/Firm to also contract a Licensed Septic System Installer to ensure and uphold the integrity of the facility at the Webb County Southern Health Facility. And to further approve such Change Order to install a six-inch (6") diameter pipe as per city building code to allow for future Sanitary Sewer expansion to connect building sanitary sewer near the 60-foot off-site acces Utility Easement or by Paseo De Los Santos City Street Right of Way (ROW). The proposed change order will be facilitated through the Company/Firm, and will involve the County Judge signing any relevant documents.

Issue: It is imperative to design and install a new Septic System at the Webb County Southern Health Facility to handle the wastewater generated and ensure it is installed at the proper depth as outlined by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the International Plumbing Code, as addressed by the City of Laredo Developmental Services for the newly constructed Health Facility.

Solution: To address this concern, the proposed solution is to hire an independent Professional Licensed Engineer and Licensed Septic Tank installer through a Company/Firm to design, construct and supervise the construction of a new Septic Tank System and related future sanitary sewer pipe expansion.

Result: Engaging a third-party Engineer, P.E., and a specialist Licensed Septic System Installer through the Company/Firm for this purpose would streamline the process and eliminate the need for a separate procurement process for this specific project.

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