Discussion with possible action to approve the execution of a construction contract between Webb County and Back Up Solutions, Inc., pursuant to prior award for RFP 2019-011 “Colorado Acres Water Treatment Facility Rehabilitation” Project to the sole proposer Back Up Solutions in the amount of $139,850.00 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tomas Sanchez, Utilities Dept. Co-Director (2019A Bond Series 3869-7230-001-474501-030)]
Issue: Under current conditions and due to inoperable equipment, the Colorado Acres RO facility has been out of service requiring the delivery via truck and tanker and an average of 40,000 gallons of water daily for the use of residents of the Las Lomas colonias.
Solution: Award RFP to sole proposer who will rehabilitate and improve the inoperative equipment to current standards in order to provide services to the residents of Las Lomas colonias.
Result: With the rehabilitation of the existing facilities, sufficient water could be provided for the Las Lomas residences without significant expenditure of labor, equipment, and fuel.