Discussion and possible action to rescind the previous action to reject all bids and to award Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-007 "El Cenizo Street Improvement Project – HUD Grant No. B-24-CP-TX-2083” to the lowest responsible bidder Elite Grading and Paving in an amount not to exceed $954,071.85 for the construction of approximately 3.2 miles of roadway improvements including, but not limited to, new Type “D” Hot Mix Asphalt, concrete removal, man-hole lid lifting, traffic control, signage, striping, drainage improvements and all related road work necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications. The project is funded in whole or in part through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Project Funding (CPF) Program, Grant No. B-24-CP-TX-2083. Accordingly, all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors shall comply with all applicable federal contract provisions and other federal procurement requirements, in addition to the requirements of the Texas Government Code; Chapter 2269, Subchapter C. (Competitive Bidding Method) and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the Construction Contract for the awarded sum, including any required federal contract provisions and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3563-7230-001-474502-001 (El Cenizo Street Improvements-Construction in Progress-Administration-Infrastructure in Progress-Non-Capitalized)]

Issue: On May 26th, Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to solicit an invitation to bid for the subject project.  A total of seven (7) bids ranging from $954,000.00 to $1,500,000.00 were submitted by deadline.   The Webb County Commissioners Court had previously rejected all bids on July 27, 2026, item 29.  

Solution: Consideration to rescind the previous action and award to the lowest responsible bidder; Elite Grading and Paving.  

Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare the construction contract for the awarded sum to include any federal contract provisions required.

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