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Meeting Date:	07/08/2024
Solicit Competive Bids - New Mailboxes
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit competitive bids for the removal and installation of new mailboxes along SH 359 to include Welch Road, Emiliano Road and Wawi Tijerina Road pursuant to the Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter C. Competitive Bidding in General and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

Issue: Currently, residential mailboxes along the subject area locations are located along the shoulder/roadside of SH359. The existing placement of these residential mailboxes pose a safety concern due to the proximity of the mailboxes to the road.

Solution: Consideration to authorize the Purchasing Agent to publicly advertise and secure competitive formal bids for the subject project. Securing a competitive bid from a qualified contractor will provide an opportunity to remove existing mailboxes and install new ones in a more secure spot, in accordance with state and local traffic rules & regulations.

Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will secure the specifications, drawings and/or any other related construction document items from the County Engineering Department in order to proceed with the public bid. In conjunction with the rewidening of this road by TXDOT and the relocation of the mailboxes, these actions will provide a safer roadway, protect property and most importantly protect the residents of Webb County.

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