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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUGUST 9, 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 -86924
Discussion and update as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Phase 2 (RESTORE Act) project.
 
B.
AI -86936
Approval of Second Amended Depository Agreement with Lone Star National Bank to include, as exhibits, a Safekeeping Agreement and Pledge Agreement with safekeeping banks.(C-HCDD1-19-025-05-21)
 
C.
AI -86939
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Proposals procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, requirements, scope of services, evaluation criteria etc.) as attached hereto for, "Archeological Surveying Services -Main Floodwater Channel Project-North Main Drain 1 to FM 491 Phase 2," RFP No. HCDD1-22-044-08-31-ESZ (subject legal review), including the re-advertisement of project in the event proposals are rejected, or no responses are received & services are still required. 
 
D.
AI -86938
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Proposals procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, requirements, scope of services, evaluation criteria etc.) as attached hereto for, "Archeological Surveying Services -Main Floodwater Channel Project-North Main Drain 1 to FM 491 Phase 1," RFP No. HCDD1-22-043-08-31-RFV (subject legal review), including the re-advertisement of project in the event proposals are rejected, or no responses are received & services are still required. 
 
E.
AI -86916
Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the sole bid received meeting all requirements / specifications for RFB No.HCDD1-22-035-07-20-ESZ, Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche), subject to compliance with HB1295.
 
F.
AI -86904
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement No. C-HCDD1-21-028-06-01, for "Professional Appraisal Services On Call (on as needed basis)", with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, to extend the appraisal services expiration date until July 30, 2023. (subject to compliance to HB1295).
 
G.
AI -86905
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement No. C-HCDD1-21-030-07-27, for "Professional Appraisal Services On Call (on as needed basis)", with George J. Salazar II dba Appraisal Haus, to extend the appraisal services expiration date until July 30, 2023. (subject to compliance to HB1295).
 
H.
AI -86802
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $12,241.75 as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-021-05-25 to provide Construction Material Testing Services for the project: "South Pharr Lateral & Las Milpas Drainage Improvements". (Subject to Legal Review)
 
 
I.
AI -86911
1. Requesting approval to enter into a 36 Month Lease Agreement with RICOH-USA, Inc. through the District's membership with State of Texas DIR Contract No. DIR-CPO-4435 for the following:
     A. One (1) Ricoh IMC4500 Copier-$387.00 per month
     B. One (1) Ricoh IMC4500 Copier-$369.00 per month
     C. One (1) Ricoh MPC8000 Copier-$618.00 per month
     D. One (1) Ricoh MPC8000 Copier-$618.00 per month 
     E. One (1) Ricoh MPC8003 Copier-$552.00 per month
Price Components Include: Equipment, Delivery, Installation, Operator Training, Maintenance, Toner, Staples and Service. No additional charges for parts or labor. (Subject to compliance with HB1295). 

2. Requesting approval to execute the Lease Upgrade Amendment to the existing agreement with Ricoh-USA, Inc., to reduce monthly cost to $1,315.71, for the duration upon receiving and accepting new equipment. 
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -86926
1. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors of the graded and evaluated firms submitting response to the CSP No. HCDD1-22-032A-08-03-RFV, "FM 493 & Country Road-Phase I Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 12."
 
FIRM NAME SCORE RANK
Saenz Brothers Constructions 97.67  
Mor-Wil, LLC 93.98  
RBM Contractors 80.82  
Clore Equipment  74.09  

2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Construction Services Contract with the number one ranked firm, _______________________, for construction services of, "FM 493 & Country Road-Phase I Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 12."
 
B.
AI -86937
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, RBM Contractors LLC, in the amount of $452,949.09 for RFB No. HCDD1-22-029A-08-04-ESZ "South I Road East Side 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.
 
C.
AI -86925
1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-042-08-13), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, for the project: "Sunflower Drain - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #36", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of September 25, 2022, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-042-08-13), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, for the project: "Sunflower Drain - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #36", to reflect a revised period of service to end on September 25, 2022, (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
D.
AI -86933
Y Drain Improvements - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $116,296.72 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-050-01-11 Y Drain Improvements. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE PO#645354

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $107,170.96 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-050-01-11 Y Drain Improvements. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE PO#645354

Cesar Chavez, Texas Rd, Canton, & Tower Rd Drainage Improvements - Budget 010
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $120,799.35 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-011-07-27 Cesar Chavez, Texas Rd, Canton, & Tower Rd Drain Improvements. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE PO#642716

Anaquitas - Budget 508
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $221,030.81 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-040-10-05 Anaquitas. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#643055

Mile 9 N & FM 1015 - Budget 524
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $209,765.36 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-039-08-25 Mile 9 N & FM 1015. Project Engineer Halff Associates PO#640715

Mission - McAllen Rado - Budget 525
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $99,749.46 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission - Mcallen Rado. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#642887

South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
7. Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 in the amount of $53,878.23 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-009-07-07 South Lateral Drain. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#640528

K-07-02 Drain - Budget 542
8. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $212,463.45 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-049-10-19 K-07-02 Drain. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#643151
 
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
AI -86931
Mission Inlet - Budget 020
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $100,643.40 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 in the amount of $87,480.00 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479

Alamo Expressway - Budget 320
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $31,351.45 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 Alamo Expressway Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE PO#645596

Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $120,341.88 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-017-06-01 Weslaco Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE PO#642481

5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $66,060.90 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-017-06-01 Weslaco Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE PO#642481
 
8.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -86914
1. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $89,053.11 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-044-11-02 San Carlos 83rd-87th St Drainage. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE. PO#645281. 

2. Requesting approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-044-11-02 San Carlos 83rd St - 87th St Drainage Improvements. 

3. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. Retainage in the amount of $68,868.99 plus $127.91 in interest from Saenz Brothrs Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-044-11-02 San Carlos 83rd St - 87th St Drainage Improvements. 
 
9.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI -86919
1. Approval to create Admin Slot 37, Accountant II, and set salary at G10, Step 1, no budget impact for 2022. Effective upon Board Approval 
2. Approval of revised salary schedule
 
 
10.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -86940
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 as it relates to Terry Road - Rogers to North Branch Drain Stormwater Management Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Terry Road - Rogers to North Branch Drain Stormwater Management Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
 
11.
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)
 
12.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
13.
Adjourn