Urban County Program, on behalf of Precinct No.1 is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Vanguard Engineering, LLC (lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and Section 3 federal regulations under 24 CFR Part 135) for the Texas General Land Office Round 2.1 (GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453/DRS210068) in the amount of $280,877.50. The project consists of flood & drainage improvements within Precinct No.1, Hidalgo County for the Delta Area Connector/ East Lateral Colonia Infrastructure Improvements for Olivarez #4, Olivarez #10, and Sunrise Subdivision. 

Bids were requested and received for Precinct No.1 Flood and Drainage Improvements. Quintanilla, Headley & Associates prepared specification packages. Bids were opened at Hidalgo County Purchasing Department on July 30, 2014. After review, the project engineer confirmed that Vanguard Engineering, LLC of Weslaco submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $280,877.50. After review, the project engineer recommended Vanguard Engineering, LLC as the lowest responsible bidder. (See attached recommendation letter from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates).

Contractor: Vanguard Engineering, LLC
Contractor Amount: $280,877.50
GLO Account Number: 6540-62-0309-5200-6200
Available Funds: $280,877.50