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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 12, 2022
9:30 A.M.
 

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor,  Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. The Board of Directors may, at any time during this meeting, retire to a closed meeting pursuant to ยง551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice from its attorney on any subject slated for discussion or action on the agenda.  Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location.  Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive

1.
Roll Call
 
2.
Prayer
 
3.
Open Forum
 
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.
General Operations:
 
A.
AI -86508
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, Clore Equipment, LLC, in the amount of $967,644.25 for RFB No. HCDD1-22-030-06-29-RFV "Re-Construction of Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4," and as recommended by Project Engineer, ICE Engineering, LLC (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor.
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -86429
1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 28, 2022, Agenda Item 6. B. 1 & 2 (AI-86332). 

2. Acceptance and approval to accept CSP response and award a negotiated Construction Contract to the highest ranked contractor meeting all specified requirements, Go Underground, LLC., CSP No. HCDD1-22-019-04-20-RFV, ''Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 14'', in the amount of $1,247,650.00, as approved for negotiations by the Board of Directors -Agenda Item No. 85838 on 5/17/22. (Subject to Legal review and compliance with HB-1295).
 
B.
AI -86510
Requesting approval to reject sole proposal received for, "FM 493 & Country Road-Phase I Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 12", through CSP No. HCDD1-22-032-07-06-RFV, as to attempt to encourage more vendor participation with the re-advertisement of the project.
 
C.
AI -86528
Requesting approval to reject sole bid received for, "South I Road East Side Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33", through RFB No. HCDD1-22-029-06-29-ESZ, as to attempt to encourage more vendor participation with the re-advertisement of the project.
 
 
D.
AI -86531
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, IOC Company LLC, in the amount of $399,564.30 for RFB No. HCDD1-22-028-06-29-ESZ "South I Road West Side Detention Pond Drainage Improvements, 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33" as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295).
 
 2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor.
 
E.
AI -86538
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, Mor-Will, LLC, in the amount of $1,748,494.00 for RFB No. HCDD1-22-033-07-06-RFV "South Lateral Drain Structure- IBWC#23AL-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34," and as recommended by HCDD1 Project Engineer. (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor.
 
F.
AI -86533
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 5 reflecting an increase in the amount of $302,789.13, and Sixty (60) additional construction calendar days, in connection with Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 -"Jackson Road Drain Phase I  -2018 Bond Referendum  Project No. 16'' with RG Enterprises, LLC, dba G&G Contractors, as recommended by Project Engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates.
 
 
G.
AI -86552
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16 E4 as it relates to Project 16 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Jackson Rd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
 
H.
AI -86520
J-08 Drain - Budget 515
Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $2,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0625-B Parcel #2 Arnulfo and Juana Gonzalez. 
 
I.
AI -86522
South Main Drain - Budget 010
Requesting payment approval of Invoice No. 11 2022 RS in the amount of $2,586.41 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 11, 2022 for labor and equipment use on the South Main Drain project. 

 
 
J.
AI -86517
Mission Lateral - Budget 526
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $759,555.00 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-21-027-07-27 Mission Lateral. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#642757
 
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
AI -86542
Alamo Expressway Drain Extension - Budget 320
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $88,435.98 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 Alamo Expressway Drain Extension. Project Engineer:Omar Anzaldua, Jr. P.E. PO#645596
Jackson Rd. Drain - Budget 516
Approval of Application for Payment No.10 in the amount of $98,126.34 from RG Enterprises, LLC, DBA G&G Contractors, pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 Jackson Rd. Drain. Project Engineer; Quintanilla, Headley and Associates PO#640613.
 
8.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -86521
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Requesting payment approval of Invoice No. 11 2022 RS in the amount of $50,115.02 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 11, 2022 for labor and equipment use on the Raymondville Drain. 
 
9.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
 
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
 
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
 
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
 
10.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
11.
Adjourn