Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise a Request for Qualifications for the Webb County Texas Parks and Wildlife Splash Pad Project (Project No. 48-01312) for El Cenizo, Rosemary Welch Park, and Penitas West pursuant to the Texas Government Code 2269 - Sub-Chapter G. Building Using Design Build Method and to further authorize the designation of the Webb County Engineering Department to act of the County's representative for the duration of the project in accordance with §2269.305 and any other matters incident thereto, [Account #3701-7230-001-470000-030 (TPWD -Splash Pads Project 48-01312 -Construction In Progress-Administration-Capital Outlay-Construction)]

Issue: The proposed Webb County Texas Parks and Wildlife Non-Urban Outdoor Project will provide low - to very low-income beneficiaries in rural Webb County with access to a first-time outdoor aquatic recreational activity through the development of splash pads at three separate and distinct community recreational sites. These sites include the El Cenizo Community Center in southern Webb County, Sister Rosemary Welch Park in east-central Webb County, and the Fred and Anita Bruni Community Center in northern Webb County.

Solution: These improvements will expand recreational opportunities for families and children in underserved rural areas while complementing the existing indoor and outdoor community facilities already available at each site. Each splash pad will incorporate a unique and sustainable design through the use of an operated recycled water system reservoir that recycles water during use.  To ensure public health and safety, the water system will include an ultraviolet (UV) light treatment system, or an equivalent system approved by the Texas Department of Public Health, for the reduction of cryptosporidium. All water supplied to the spray pad features will be treated with UV disinfection throughout operation.

Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will proceed with the publication of the RFQ to secure Statements of Qualifications from Design Build firm based on firm's experience, technical competence, and capability to perform, the past performance of the firm and members of the firm, and other appropriate factors submitted by the firm in response to the RFQ, except that cost-related or price-related evaluation factors are not permitted.

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On 12/08/2025, Webb County entered into an agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for  Grant Project No. 48-01312 under the 2025 Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Splash Pads Program.  Grant period is from 10/1/2025 - 09/30/2028.