Urban County Program for Precinct No. 4 is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with E-Con Group, LLC, being the lowest bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements, for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Contract No. 711245, in the amount of $338,607.50. The project consists of (1) Sewer Improvements, and (2) Rehab, single-unit residential sewer in the Hillcrest Terrace and Santa Cruz Ranchette. (first-time sewer access/service, septic tank decommission, and yardline connections)

Bids were requested and received for Pct. No. 4 – TDA Contract 711245. LeFevre Environmental and Management Consulting, LLC prepared the specification packages. Bids were received and opened at the Hidalgo County – Purchasing Dept. on October 3, 2012. After review, the project engineer recommended E-Con Group, LLC as the lowest of three (3) bidders. Please see attached engineers recommendation letter and a copy of bid tabulations.

Funds available:                        $370,000.00

Contractor:                               E-Con Group, LLC
Contract amount:                     $338,607.50




Note: Construction Contract form was approved/revised by Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, Stephen L. Crain, on July 12, 2012