APPROVE FUNDS FOR MATERIAL TESTING-OLD COURTHOUSE BACKFILL PROJECT
Submitted for:
Martha Palacios
Submitted By:
Martha Palacios
Department:
Engineering
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve funding source for payment to HOWLAND Engineering and Surveying Co., for Construction Material Testing at the County Courthouse Annex basement backfill project, in the amount of $1,560.00. [Account #001-0109-6022 (Professional Services) ]
Issue: Procurement process were not followed for these services, testing is required by the City of Laredo the governing body.
Solution: Commissioner Court approval to assign funding source for payment to Engineering and Surveying Co., for work performed. Company was selected on an agreed rotation system through the Purchasing Department, companies on rotation have approximately the same pricing for material testing. This agreement was put in place because Labs and Professional Services have a lengthy award timeline. This system has been in place for years.
Result: On an agreed rotation system, with the locals labs, HOWLAND Engineering and Surveying, Co., was selected to do the required City testing.