Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) CSP 2025-001 "ARPA Project No. 25 - El Pico Road Widening and Paving Improvement Project" to the highest ranking respondent to widen and reconstruct an existing gravel County Road. The scope of work will consist of asphalt pavement, and/or concrete pavement, emulsion, excavation, embankment, demolition, grading, pavement reconstruction, utility adjustments, flexible base, sub-grade preparation, storm drainage improvements, traffic control and erosion control improvements pursuant to the Texas Government Code; §2269.151 Contracts for Facilities: Competitive Sealed Proposals and with the Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 - §200.327 (General Procurement Standards) and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to execute a contract between Webb County and selected respondent for the awarded sum and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2703-5205-006 - ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund]

Issue: This public works project was authorized by Webb County Commissioners Court to be funded as part of its allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds awarded to Webb County.  The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for formal bids/proposals on September 9, 2024.  

Solution: Consideration to authorize the award to the highest ranking respondent as recommended by the scoring committee and presented by the Purchasing Agent.  Two formal proposals were officially received by deadline.  

Result: If approved, authorize General Counsel to prepare and finalize a construction contract with selected respondent to include any federal contract provisions, if applicable.

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On September 9, 2024, item no. 37, the Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation to Bid for the El Pico Road Extension Project.