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Meeting Date:	02/27/2023
RFQs for material testing
Submitted for:	Rose Magana	Submitted By:	Rose Magana
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 2

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for material testing under TCDP Contract CDV21-0485 Pueblo Nuevo Colonia-Street Improvements Project in accordance with the Texas Government Code; Chapter 2254 (professional and Consulting Services). This action will have no impact to the County General Fund Budget. [Requested by Economic Development Director, James Flores; Funding Source (Texas Department of Agriculture) Account #3521-7230-001-474502]

Issue: The streets in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo are old and dilapidated, which could pose a threat to public safety and frequently cause maintenance issues.

Solution: Streets in Pueblo Nuevo must be reconstructed to increase accessibility and eliminate potential threats to public safety. Webb County is required to reconstruct about 4,000 linear feet (l.f.) of street using a two-inch HMAC, a six-inch caliche base, and all necessary ancillaries.

Result: The completion of the road renovations in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo will improve local residents' access to the roads while removing potential threats to public safety.

Background:

Award received from the Texas Department of Agiculture in the amount of $350.000.00 for roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo. Construction shall take place in the following Colonia Pueblo Nuevo roadways: West Meirs and West Paredes.

Previous Court Action:
Commissioners Court approved the acceptance of the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) contract CDV21-0485 from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) for roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo. Approved April 25, 2022: item #11-B

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