Animal Care Clinic

5202 Maher Ave.

Laredo, Texas 78041

FY24-ENG-89

Project Manual

Issued For

Contract Document Specifications

City of Laredo

1110 Houston Street Laredo, Texas 78040

204 East Raphsody Drive

San Antonio, Texas 78258

Project Number: P 200-002 May 28, 2026

Contract Documents Animal Care Clinic May 28, 2026 Project Number P 200.002

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SECTION 00 01 07

SEALS PAGE

ARCHITECT OF RECORD

XA Collective, LLC 204 E. Rhapsody Drive San Antonio, Texas 78216 TBPE Registered Firm No. F- xxx

Architect of Record Date

MECHANICAL ENGINEER OF RECORD

DBR Inc.

2500 S. Highway 83, Ste 500 Austin, Texas 78704 TBPE Registered Firm No. F- 2234

Mechanical Engineer of Record Date

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OF RECORD

2500 S. Highway 83, Ste 500

Electrical Engineer of Record Date

05.29.2026

Mechanical Engineer of Record Date

Electrical Engineer of Record Date

5/01/2026

5/01/2026Robert Hansen, PE

Robert Hansen, PE

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PLUMBING ENGINEER OF RECORD

2500 S. Highway 83, Ste 500

Plumbing Engineer of Record Date

CIVIL ENGINEER OF RECORD

Top Site Civil Group 10901 International Blvd., Suite 300 Laredo, Texas 78045 TBPE Registered Firm No. F-xxxx

Civil Engineer of Record Date

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD

RCSR Engineers 1950 La Manda Boulevard San Antonio, Texas 78201 TBPE Registered Firm No. F-2181

Structural Engineer of Record Date

END OF DOCUMENT

Civil Engineer of Record Date

6.3.2026

PLUMBING ENGINEER OF RECORD

DBR Inc.

2500 S. Highway 83, Ste 500 Austin, Texas 78704 TBPE Registered Firm No. F- XXX

Plumbing Engineer of Record Date

5/01/2026Robert Hansen, PE

Structural Engineer of Record Date

06/03/2026

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Animal Care Clinic

May 28, 2026 Project Number P 200-002

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 10 00 - 1/5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 00

00 00 00 Spec. Cover 00 01 07 Seals Page 00 10 00 Table of Contents 00 10 01 Index of Drawings

00 31 32 Geotechnical Data

Division A

Section A-1 Notice to Bidders Section A-2 Information for Bidders Section A-3 Advice to Bidders Section A-4 Information to Contractors Section A-5 Proposal, Affadavit, Bid Schedule, Information to Bidders, and Bid Bond Section A-6 Checklist for Bidders Section A-7 Construction Contractors Section A-8 Performance Bond / Payment Bond Section A-9 Contractors / Subcontractors Certificate of Insurance Section A-10 Notice of Award Section A-11 Noticed to Proceed Section A-12 Certificate of Owner’s Attorney

Division B

Section B-1 Contract Time & Liquidated Damages Section B-2 Equal Opportunity Clause Section B-3 Wage Determination Section B-4 Inspection by City Section B-5 Project Sign Section B-6 Illegal Dumping

Division C

Section C-1 Definition of Terms Section C-2 Definition of Abbreviations Section C-3 Instructions to Bidders Section C-4 Award and Execution of Contract Section C-5 Scope of Work Section C-6 Control of Work and Materials Section C-7 Legal relations and Responsibilites to the Public Section C-8 Prosecution and Progress Section C-9 Measurements and Payments Section C-10 Warranty Statement Forms Section C-11 Ethics Commission Rules

Division D – Technical Provisions

Refer to the following link:

https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocuments/308/638092210923830000

& Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 10 00 - 2/5

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 21 00 Allowances 01 22 00 Unit Prices 01 23 00 Alternates 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures Substitution Request Form-Bidding Phase Substitution Request Form-Executed Contract 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures 01 29 00 Payment Procedures 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 43 39 Mockups 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 50 10 Temporary Project Identification Signage 01 51 00 Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) 01 57 13 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 73 00 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 01 78 39 Project Record Documents 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training 01 91 00 Commissioning

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 11 00 Concrete Forming 03 30 00 Cast In Place Concrete

03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing

03 35 43 Polished Concrete Finishes

DIVISION 04 MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 05 30 00 Metal Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

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DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 00 Sheathing 06 41 16 Plastic-Laminate-faced Architectural Cabinets

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PREVENTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 26 00 Under Slab Vapor Barriers 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers 07 41 13.16 Standing-Seam Metal Roof Panels 07 42 13.13 Formed Metal Wall and Soffit Panels 07 54 23 Thermoplastic-Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 92 19 Acoustical Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 11 13 Standard Steel Doors and Frames 08 12 16 Interior Aluminum Frames 08 14 12 Plastic-Laminate-Faced Flush Wood Doors 08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Storefronts 08 56 50 Amsco Automated Pass Through Window 08 71 00 Finish Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing 08 83 00 Mirrors 08 91 19 Fixed Louvers

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 00 Tiling 09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 67 23 Resinous Flooring 09 72 00 Wall Coverings 09 91 13 Exterior Painting 09 91 23 Interior Painting 09 96 11 High Performance Coating – Exposed Steel Structure

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10 11 00 Visual Display Units ( Owner Furnished / Contractor Installed )

10 12 00 Display Cases ( Owner Furnished / Contractor Installed )

10 14 19 Dimensional Letter Signage 10 14 23 Panel Signage 10 26 00 Wall Protection 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Protection Cabinets

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10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers 10 73 43 Manufactured Aluminum Canopies 10 82 13 Rooftop Equipment Screens

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS

12 21 13 Horizontal Louver Blinds ( Owner Furnished / Contractor Installed ) 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection

DIVISION 21 PLUMBING

21 05 29 Hangers and Supports for the Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment 21 13 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systen

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for the Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 05 53 Identification For Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 10 00 Plumbing Piping 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping 22 11 19 Plumbing Specialties 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 02 00 Basic Materials and Methods for HVAC

23 02 01 Coordination Drawings

23 05 13 Common Motors Requirements for HVAC Equipment

23 05 29 Hangers and Supports for the Piping and Equipment ( HVAC )

23 05 48 Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing 23 07 13 Duct Insulation 23 07 19 HVAC Piping Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 09 00 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC 23 09 93 Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls 23 31 13 Metal Ductwork 23 33 00 Ductwork Accessories 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 37 13 Air Distribution Devices 23 41 00 Air Filters 23 74 19 Rooftop Heating and Cooling Units ( Electric Cooling – Electric Heat ) 23 81 26 Split System Air – Conditioners

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 02 00 Basic Materials and Methods for Electrical

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 10 00 - 5/5

26 02 01 Coordination Drawings

26 05 19 Wire, Cable, and Related Materials

26 05 26 Grounding

26 05 33 Raceways

26 05 73 Short Curcuit Coordination Study Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

26 06 34 Low Voltage Raceway Systems

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 09 36 Lighting Controls ( Stand - Alone ) 26 21 13 Electrical Service Entrances 26 24 16 Panel Boards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 28 13 Fuses 26 28 16 Safety and Disconnect Switches 26 29 01 Motors and Starters 26 29 26 Miscellaneous Electrical Controls and Wiring 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices ( SPD ) - Service Entrance 26 43 13.13 Surge Protective Devices ( SPD ) - Standard Interrupting 26 51 19 Lighting Fixtures – Light Emitting Diode ( LED )

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Basic Materials and Methods for Fire Alarm

28 46 00 Fire Alarm System with Electronic Audio and Visual Devices

CIVIL EXHIBIT: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 00 00 Site Clearing

31 22 00 Grading

31 23 16 Excavation

31 23 16.13 Trenching

31 23 16.26 Rock Removal

21 23 23 Fill

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 00 Galvanized Chain Link Fence and Gates 32 11 23 Aggregate Base Course 32 12 13 Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 Concrete Paving 32 17 13 Parking Wheel Stops 32 12 23.13 Painted Pavement Markings

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

33 01 10.58 Disinfection of Water Utility Systems 33 01 16 Site Water Utility Distribution 33 31 13 Site Sanitary Sewerage Gravity

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INDEX OF DRAWINGS 00 10 00 - 1/3

Section 00 10 00 - Index of Drawings

1.1. List of Drawings

A. Drawings: Drawings consist of the Contract Documents and other drawings listed on the Table of Contents page of the separately bound set titled Animal Care Clinic for the City of Laredo. Project dated May 29, 2026, as modified by subsequent Addenda and Contract Modifications.

B. List of Drawings and Specifications: Project Manual consists of the following Specifications, Contract Document Drawings and other drawing of type indicated:

GENERAL

G0.00 COVER SHEET

G1.00 DRAWING INDEX AND SYMBOLS

G2.00 ADULT TAS ACCESSIBILITY

G2.01 ADULT TAS ACCESSIBILITY TOILET

G2.02 ADULT TAS ACCESSIBILITY SITE

LIFE SAFETY

LS200 Life Safety Existing Site Plan

CIVIL

C1.1 DIMENSIONAL PLAN

C2.1 GRADING PLAN

C3.1 UTILITY PLAN

C4.1 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

C5.2 DETAILS PLAN

C5.3 DETAILS PLAN

C5.4 DETAILS PLAN

LANDSCAPE

L3.0 OVERALL SITE PLAN

L3.1 BASE PLANTING PLAN

L3.2 BASE PLANTING PLAN

L3.3 PLANTING DETAILS

L3.4 PLANTING NOTES AND DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-1.0 GENERAL NOTES

S-1.1 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-1.2 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-1.3 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-2.1 FRAMING PLANS

S-2.2 ENLARGED FRAMING PLANS

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S-3.1 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-3.2 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A100 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

A101 SITE PLAN

A102 PHOTOMETRICS PLAN

A200 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A201 DIMENSION FLOOR PLAN

A300 ROOF PLAN

A301 ROOFING DETAILS

A400 ELEVATIONS

A500 BUILDING SECTIONS

A501 BUILDING SECTIONS

A600 WALL SECTIONS

A650 WALL SECTION DETAILS

A700 PARTITION TYPES

A701 PARTITION TYPES

A800 FINISH PLAN

A820 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A821 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A822 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A825 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS

A850 DETAILS

A851 DETAILS

A900 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A901 PHOTOMETRICS FLOOR PLAN

A1000 SCHEDULES

A1001 STOREFRONT ELEVATIONS

A1002 LADDER ELEVATION

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

M001 MECHANICAL SYMBOL LEGEND

M011 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES

M111 LEVEL 1 – MECHANICAL PLAN

M501 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M601 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M602 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M701 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

M702 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MEP231 MEP ROOF PLAN

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

E001 – ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LEGEND

E011 – ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

E101 – ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

E111 – LEVEL 1 – ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

E211 – LEVEL 1 – ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

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E401 – ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E501 – ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E601 – ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E602- ELECTRICAL DETAILS

PLUMBING DRAWINGS

P001 – PLUMBING SYMBOL LEGEND

P011 – PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES

P111 – PLUMBING PLAN UNDERGROUND LEVEL

P112 – PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 1

P113 – ROOF PLAN

P401 – PLUMBING RISERS AND SCHEMATICS

P501 – PLUMBING SCHEDULES

P601 – PLUMBING DETAILS

P602 – PLUMBING DETAILS

GEOTECHNICAL DATA 00 31 32 - 1/1

DOCUMENT 00 31 32 - GEOTECHNICAL DATA

1.1 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is part of the Procurement and Contracting

Requirements for Project. They provide Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations. They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. Because subsurface conditions indicated by the soil borings are a sampling in relation to the entire construction area, and for other reasons, the Owner, the Architect, the Architect's consultants, and the firm reporting the subsurface conditions do not warranty the conditions below the depths of the borings or that the strata logged from the borings are necessarily typical of the entire site. Any party using the information described in the soil borings and geotechnical report shall accept full responsibility for its use.

C. Soil-boring data for Project, obtained by Intertek, dated July 25 2025, is available for viewing as appended to this Document.

D. A geotechnical investigation report for Project, prepared by Intertek, dated

July 25, 2025, is available for viewing as appended to this Document.

1. The opinions expressed in this report are those of a geotechnical engineer and represent interpretations of subsoil conditions, tests, and results of analyses conducted by a geotechnical engineer. Owner is not responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn from the data.

2. Any party using information described in the geotechnical report shall make additional test borings and conduct other exploratory operations that may be required to determine the character of subsurface materials that may be encountered.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

3 Burwood Lane

San Antonio, Texas 78216 Office – (210) 342-9377

July 25, 2025

XΛ|COLLECTIVE

204 E Rhapsody Dr San Antonio, TX 78216

Attn: Mr. Raul Garcia, MBA, AIA

Re: Proposal for Geotechnical Engineering Services Animal Care Clinic 5202 Maher Avenue Laredo, Texas PSI Proposal No. 457437

Dear Mr. Garcia:

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), an Intertek company, is pleased to submit this revised proposal to conduct a geotechnical exploration for the above-referenced project. PSI thanks you for the opportunity to propose these geotechnical services and looks forward to being part of the design team. A review of project information, along with a proposed scope of services, schedule and fee are provided below. The location of the site is shown below:

Project Site

Animal Care Clinic, Laredo, Texas July 25, 2025 PSI Proposal No. 457437 Page 2 of 11

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

Based on information provided by the Client and PSI’s review of an annotated aerial photo include in an email dated July 25, 2025, sent by Mr. Garcia, a summary of our understanding of the proposed project is provided in the following Project Description table.

TABLE 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSAL BASIS

Project Items One (1) 3,000 SF Animal Care Clinic

Associated Parking and Drive Lanes Building Construction Types 1-story building will be wood or metal-framed

Existing Grade Change within Building Pad

± 2 Feet Estimated (Google Earth Pro)

Existing Grade Change within Project Site ± 5 Feet Estimated (Google Earth Pro)

Finished Floor Elevations Not available at this time. Estimated to be within 2 feet ± of current grade

Requested or Anticipated Foundation Types

Monolithic Stiffened Beam and Slab-on-Grade; Spread Footings and Grade Beams

Maximum Design Column Loads 150 kips for Retail Building estimated

Maximum Design Wall Loads 2.5 kips per Lineal Foot estimated

Pavement for Parking and Drives Flexible Asphalt (HMAC) and/or Rigid Concrete Pavement

Design Traffic Load Light Duty: 15,000 ESALs for 20-Year Pavement Design Life Heavy Duty: 150,000 ESALs for 20-Year Pavement Design Life

The following table provides a generalized description of the existing site conditions based on available information.

TABLE 2: SITE DESCRIPTION

Site Location 5202 Maher Avenue, Laredo, Texas

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 27.5440°; Longitude: -99.4703° Site History Undeveloped Land Existing Site Ground Cover Covered with Grass and Weeds

Existing Site Features Sloping

Existing Grade/Elevation Changes Sloping down to the north Site Geology (Geologic Atlas of Texas) Laredo Formation (El)

Site Soils (USDA) Copita fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes (CpB) Site Boundaries/Neighboring Development

North: Hillside Rd.

East: Maher Ave.

South: City of Laredo Animal Care Services West: Thomas Ave.

Ground Surface Soil Support Capability for Operational Stability and Site Access

Anticipated to be Firm Enough for Field Equipment when Dry

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Should the above information or assumptions be inconsistent with planned construction, the Client should contact the PSI office and allow necessary modifications to be made to the proposal.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The geotechnical engineering scope of services will include the following items.

• Desktop review of generally available public information; i.e., NRCS, USGS databases.

• Field exploration consisting of drilling and sampling of the subsurface materials and observation of groundwater levels encountered during drilling.

• Laboratory testing of the subsurface materials.

• Performing engineering analysis and providing geotechnical recommendations in written report format.

Field Exploration

PSI proposes that the subsurface conditions be explored by soil borings following the provided PSI drilling program. The table and figure below summarize the exploratory boring program.

TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF BORINGS

Design Element Number of Borings

Boring Depth (ft)

Drilling Footage (feet)

Building (B-01) 1 15 15 Parking and Access Drives (B-02 ) 1 6 6

TOTAL: 2 --- 21

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The boring locations will be identified in the field using available landmarks or GPS coordinates and a recreational grade GPS device or cellular phone. Surveying of the boring locations to obtain surface coordinates and elevations is beyond the scope of work. References to elevations or depths of various subsurface strata will be based on depths below existing grade at the time of drilling.

• During the field activities, the subsurface conditions will be observed, logged, and visually classified. Field notes will be maintained to summarize soil types and descriptions, water levels, changes in subsurface conditions, and drilling conditions.

• Final depths of the borings may be extended or reduced depending on the subsurface materials identified during field activities.

• PSI will contact Texas One Call / Dig Tess, etc. or other public utility clearance companies prior to the start of drilling activities. It is our experience that these companies do not mark the locations of privately-owned utilities. This proposal is based on private utility lines and other subsurface appurtenances are located and marked in the field by others prior to field activities.

• PSI will exercise reasonable caution to avoid damages to underground utilities by contacting local utility companies prior to the field activities. However, private utility locations are often unknown by public utility companies and by the utility owners. Therefore, PSI will not be responsible for damage to the site or any buried utilities that are not made known to us.

• Some damage to the ground surface may result from the drilling operations near the work areas and along ingress/egress pathways. The field crew will attempt to limit such damage, but no restoration other than backfilling the borings is included in this proposal. Excess auger cuttings and drilling spoils would be spread on the site.

TABLE 4: ANTICIPATED FIELD EXPLORATION DESCRIPTION

Drilling Equipment Truck-Mounted Drilling Equipment

Drilling Method Continuous Flight-Auger Field Testing Hand Penetrometer

Standard Penetration Test (ASTM D1586)

Sampling Procedure ASTM D1587/1586

Sampling Frequency Continuously to a Depth of 10 Feet and at 5-foot Intervals Thereafter

Frequency of Groundwater Level Measurements

During and After Drilling

Boring Backfill Procedures Soil Cuttings

Sample Preservation and Transportation Procedure

General Accordance with ASTM D4220

The field exploration program will be performed in general accordance with the designated ASTM procedures considering local and regional standard of care practices.

Laboratory Testing

Representative soil samples obtained during the field exploration program will be transported to the PSI laboratory for testing. The nature and extent of this laboratory testing program will be dependent upon the subsurface conditions identified during the field exploration program. The laboratory program will be performed in general accordance with the applicable ASTM procedures

PSI Proposal No. 457437 Page 5 of 11 considering local and regional standard of care practices. The laboratory program may include the following tests.

TABLE 5: LABORATORY TESTING GENERAL PROCEDURES

Laboratory Test Applicable ASTM Procedures

Visual Classification ASTM D2488

Moisture Content ASTM D2216

Atterberg Limits ASTM D4318

Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve ASTM D1140 Sulfate Content of Materials Using a Colorimeter Tex-145-E

Portions of samples that are not altered or consumed by laboratory testing will be retained for 60 days after the issuance of the geotechnical report and will then be discarded.

Engineering Analyses and Report

The results of the field exploration and laboratory testing will be used in the engineering analysis and in the formulation of the recommendations. The results of the subsurface exploration, including the recommendations and the data on which they are based, will be presented in a written geotechnical report. The geotechnical report may include the following items:

• General site development and subgrade preparation recommendations.

• Estimated potential soil movements associated with collapsing, shrinking and swelling soils and methods to reduce these movements to approximately 1 inch and ½ inch.

• Recommendations for site excavation, fill compaction, and the use of on-site and imported fill material under pavements and the structure.

• Recommendations for building pad preparation for ground-supported slabs having a maximum movement potential, due to heave or settlement, of 1 inch and ½ inch.

• Recommendations for the design of foundations for supporting the proposed structure, which may include Wire Reinforcing Institute (WRI) and Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) design criteria for slab-on-grade foundations designed for a 1-inch potential vertical movement.

• Recommendations for design of shallow continuous footings and spread footings designed for a ½-inch potential vertical movement.

• Seismic design site classification per the 2024 International Building Code.

• Recommendations for the design of flexible asphaltic and rigid concrete pavement systems for the proposed parking and drive areas.

A pdf version of the geotechnical report will be prepared and submitted by email to the Client and design team. The geotechnical report will be reviewed, signed, and sealed by a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.

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SCHEDULE

Based on the site accessibility, drilling can commence within approximately 2 weeks after receipt of authorization to proceed, weather permitting. The final report will be provided within 4 weeks of written authorization. If desired, preliminary geotechnical design information can be provided to the design team once the laboratory testing and engineering analyses are complete.

Delays sometime occur due to adverse weather, utility clearance requirements, site clearing requirements for drill rig access, obtaining drilling permits, obtaining Right of Entries and other factors outside of PSI’s control. In this event, PSI will communicate the nature of the delay and provide a revised schedule.

FEE

PSI proposes that the fee for performance of the scope of services be charged on a lump sum basis.

Based on the scope of services provided in this proposal, the total lump sum fee will be $4,500.00.

Depending on the project schedule, partial billing may be performed monthly based on progress-to-date prior to the completion of the final report.

The fee is based on the boring locations being accessible to truck-mounted drilling equipment and the client obtaining and providing permission for PSI to enter and access the site. If site conditions exist such that the use of a dozer or an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is required to access the site, an additional charge may be necessary. Likewise, in the event clearing of trees or debris is necessary and performed by PSI, an additional fee will be necessary. In either event, the client will be notified prior to further action on the part of PSI.

Fees associated with locating private underground utilities, reviewing construction drawings, executing traffic control services, preparing construction specifications, attending special conferences or meetings, providing environmental consulting, and any other work requested after submittal of the report is not included in the proposed fee.

AUTHORIZATION

PSI will proceed with the work based on written authorization. The work will be performed pursuant to the attached General Conditions, enclosed and incorporated into this proposal.

Please sign and return one copy of this proposal. When returning the proposal, please complete the attached Project Data Sheet, and provide a scaled site plan so that PSI may best serve the project.

By executing this authorization, permission is being provided for PSI to access the project site.

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CLOSING

We at PSI appreciate the opportunity to offer professional services for this project and look forward to being part of the design team. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us at your convenience.

Respectfully submitted, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Texas Board of Professional Engineers Certificate of Registration # F003307

Louis Ratcliffe, E.I.T. S. Peter Gonzales, P.E.

Project Engineer Geotechnical Department Manager louis.ratcliffe@intertek.com peter.gonzales@intertek.com

Ed Pruske Business Development Manager ed.pruske@intertek

Attachments: Proposal Authorization and Payment Instructions Project Data Sheet General Conditions

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Proposal Authorization & Payment Instructions Authorization

To execute this proposal, please sign and complete the authorization information below, along with applicable payment instructions, and return one copy of the authorized proposal to the PSI office.

Authorized By (please print) Signature

Title Firm

Address

City State Zip Code Telephone

Email Address Date Purchase Order No. / Project Tracking No. (if applicable)

Payment Instructions

If invoice payment is to be made by a party other than the authorizing party above, please provide the following information for whom the invoices are to be billed:

Firm Attention

Address Title

City State Zip Code Telephone

Authorizing Party’s Relationship to Invoice Payment Party

If invoices are to be approved other than by the payment party above, please provide the following information for whom the invoices are to be mailed for approval:

Firm Attention

Address Title

City State Zip Code Telephone

Authorizing Party’s Relationship to Invoice Approval Party

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Project Data Sheet Please complete the following Project Data Sheet so that PSI may best serve your project.

Project Name

Architect Project Manager Phone Number

Structural Engineer Project Manager Phone Number

Civil Engineer Project Manager Phone Number

Construction Type Plan Area Number of Floors

Interior Column Spacing Exterior Column Spacing

Exterior Column Load Live Dead

Interior Column Load Live Dead

Floor Slab Load Slab-on-Grade Basement/Depth

Will Elevation of site be raised by filling How much?

Septic Tank Storm Water Drainage

Pavement Type Traffic Load Traffic Type

Other pertinent Information/Subsurface Information

GENERAL CONDITIONS

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1. PARTIES AND SCOPE OF WORK: Professional Service Industries Inc. (“PSI”) shall include said company or its particular division, subsidiary or affiliate performing the work. “Work” means the specific service to be performed by PSI as set forth in PSl’s proposal, Client’s acceptance thereof and these General Conditions. Additional work ordered by Client shall also be subject to these General Conditions. “Client” refers to the person or business entity ordering the work to be done by PSI. If Client is ordering the work on behalf of another, Client represents and warrants that it is the duly authorized agent of said party for the purpose of ordering and directing said work. Unless otherwise stated in writing, Client assumes sole responsibility for determining whether the quantity and the nature of the work ordered by the client is adequate and sufficient for Client’s intended purpose. Client shall communicate these General Conditions to each and every third party to whom Client transmits any part of PSI’s work. PSI shall have no duty or obligation to any third party greater than that set forth in PSI’s proposal, Client’s acceptance thereof and these General Conditions. The ordering of work from PSI, or the reliance on any of PSI’s work, shall constitute acceptance of the terms of PSI’s proposal and these General Conditions, regardless of the terms of any subsequently issued document.

2. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS: Client shall cause all tests and inspections of the site, materials and work performed by PSI or others to be timely and properly performed in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents and PSI’s recommendations. No claims for loss, damage or injury shall be brought against PSI by Client or any third party unless all tests and inspections have been so performed and unless PSI’s recommendations have been followed.

Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold PSI, its officers, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, suits, losses, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees in the event that all such tests and inspections are not so performed or PSl’s recommendations are not so followed.

3. PREVAILING WAGES: This proposal specifically excludes compliance with any project labor agreement, labor agreement, or other union or apprenticeship requirements. In addition, unless explicitly agreed to in the body of this proposal, this proposal specifically excludes compliance with any state or federal prevailing wage law or associated requirements, including the Davis Bacon Act. It is agreed that no applicable prevailing wage classification or wage rate has been provided to PSI, and that all wages and cost estimates contained herein are based solely upon standard, non-prevailing wage rates. Should it later be determined by the Owner or any applicable agency that in fact prevailing wage applies, then it is agreed that the contract value of this agreement shall be equitably adjusted to account for such changed circumstance. Client will reimburse, defend, indemnify and hold harmless PSI from and against any liability resulting from a subsequent determination that prevailing wage regulations cover the Project, including all costs, fines and attorney’s fees.

4. SCHEDULING OF WORK: The services set forth in PSI’s proposal and Client’s acceptance will be accomplished by PSI personnel at the prices quoted. If PSI is required to delay commencement of the work or if, upon embarking upon its work, PSI is required to stop or interrupt the progress of its work as a result of changes in the scope of the work requested by Client, to fulfill the requirements of third parties, interruptions in the progress of construction, or other causes beyond the direct reasonable control of PSI, additional charges will be applicable and payable by Client.

5. ACCESS TO SITE: Client will arrange and provide such access to the site and work as is necessary for PSI to perform the work. PSI shall take reasonable measures and precautions to minimize damage to the site and any improvements located thereon as the result of its work or the use of its equipment.

6. CLIENT’S DUTY TO NOTIFY ENGINEER: Client warrants that it has advised PSI of any known or suspected hazardous materials, utility lines and pollutants at any site at which PSI is to do work, and unless PSI has assumed in writing the responsibility of locating subsurface objects, structures, lines or conduits, Client agrees to defend, indemnify and save PSI harmless from all claims, suits, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees as a result of personal injury, death or property damage occurring with respect to PSI’s performance of its work and resulting to or caused by contact with subsurface or latent objects, structures, lines or conduits where the actual or potential presence and location thereof were not revealed to PSI by Client.

7. RESPONSIBILITY: PSI’s work shall not include determining, supervising or implementing the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction. PSI shall not be responsible for evaluating, reporting or affecting job conditions concerning health, safety or welfare. PSI’s work or failure to perform same shall not in any way excuse any contractor, subcontractor or supplier from performance of its work in accordance with the contract documents. Client agrees that it shall require subrogation to be waived against PSI and for PSI to be added as an Additional Insured on all policies of insurance, including any policies required of Client’s contractors or subcontractors, covering any construction or development activities to be performed on the project site. PSI has no right or duty to stop the contractor’s work.

8. SAMPLE DISPOSAL: Test specimens will be disposed immediately upon completion of the test. All drilling samples will be disposed sixty (60) days after submission of PSI’s report.

9. PAYMENT: The quantities and fees provided in this proposal are PSI’s estimate based on information provided by Client and PSI’s experience on similar projects.

The actual total amount due to PSI shall be based on the actual final quantities provided by PSI at the unit rates provided herein. Where Client directs or requests additional work beyond the contract price it will be deemed a change order and PSI will be paid according to the fee schedule. Client shall be invoiced once each month for work performed during the preceding period. Client agrees to pay each invoice within thirty (30) days of its receipt. Client further agrees to pay interest on all amounts invoiced and not paid or objected to for valid cause in writing within said thirty (30) day period at the rate of eighteen (18) percent per annum (or the maximum interest rate permitted under applicable law), until paid. Client agrees to pay PSI’s cost of collection of all amounts due and unpaid after thirty (30) days, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. PSI shall not be bound by any provision or agreement requiring or providing for arbitration of disputes or controversies arising out of this agreement, any provision wherein PSI waives any rights to a mechanics’ lien, or any provision conditioning PSI’s right to receive payment for its work upon payment to Client by any third party. These General Conditions are notice, where required, that PSI shall file a lien whenever necessary to collect past due amounts. Failure to make payment within 30 days of invoice shall constitute a release of PSI from any and all claims which Client may have, whether in tort, contract or otherwise, and whether known or unknown at the time.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

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10. ALLOCATION OF RISK: CLIENT AGREES THAT PSI’S SERVICES WILL NOT SUBJECT PSI’S INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS TO

ANY PERSONAL LIABILITY, AND THAT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, CLIENT AGREES THAT ITS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE TO DIRECT OR ASSERT ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, OR SUIT ONLY AGAINST PSI.

SHOULD PSI OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES BE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN NEGLIGENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS WORK, OR TO HAVE MADE AND BREACHED ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR CONTRACT, CLIENT, ALL PARTIES CLAIMING THROUGH CLIENT AND ALL PARTIES CLAIMING TO HAVE IN ANY WAY RELIED UPON PSI’S WORK AGREE THAT THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THE LIABILITY OF PSI, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO $25,000.00 OR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE FEE PAID TO PSI FOR ITS WORK PERFORMED ON THE PROJECT, WHICHEVER AMOUNT IS GREATER. IN THE EVENT CLIENT IS UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO LIMIT PSI’S LIABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH, CLIENT MAY, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OF CLIENT RECEIVED WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF CLIENT’S ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, INCREASE THE LIMIT OF PSI’S LIABILITY TO $250,000.00 OR THE AMOUNT OF PSI’S FEE PAID TO PSI FOR ITS WORK ON THE PROJECT, WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER, BY AGREEING TO PAY PSI A SUM EQUIVALENT TO AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF 5% OF THE TOTAL FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR PSI’S SERVICES. THIS CHARGE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS BEING A CHARGE FOR INSURANCE OF ANY TYPE, BUT IS INCREASED CONSIDERATION FOR THE GREATER LIABILITY INVOLVED. IN ANY EVENT, ATTORNEY’S FEES EXPENDED BY PSI IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM SHALL REDUCE THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE, AND ONLY ONE SUCH

AMOUNT WILL APPLY TO ANY PROJECT.

NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY) OR OTHERWISE FOR LOSS OF PROFIT (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR SPECIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS (EVEN WHEN ADVISED OF

THEIR POSSIBILITY).

NO ACTION OR CLAIM, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST PSI, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO PSI’S WORK, MORE THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE CESSATION OF PSI’S WORK HEREUNDER, REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF DISCOVERY OF SUCH

CLAIM.

11. INDEMNITY: Subject to the above limitations, PSI agrees not to defend but to indemnify and hold Client harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, costs and expenses including reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs to the extent arising out of PSI’s negligence as finally determined by a court of law.

Client shall provide the same protection to the extent of its negligence. In the event that Client or Client’s principal shall bring any suit, cause of action, claim or counterclaim against PSI, the Client and the party initiating such action shall pay to PSI the costs and expenses incurred by PSI to investigate, answer and defend it, including reasonable attorney’s and witness fees and court costs to the extent that PSI shall prevail in such suit.

12. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days’ prior written notice. In the event of termination, PSI shall be compensated by Client for all services performed up to and including the termination date, including reimbursable expenses.

13. EMPLOYEES/WITNESS FEES: PSI’s employees shall not be retained as expert witnesses except by separate, written agreement. Client agrees to pay PSI’s legal expenses, administrative costs and fees pursuant to PSI’s then current fee schedule for PSI to respond to any subpoena. For a period of one year after the completion of any work performed under this agreement, Client agrees not to solicit, recruit, or hire any PSI employee or person who has been employed by PSI within the previous twelve months. In the event Client desires to hire such an individual, Client agrees that it shall seek the written consent of PSI, and shall pay PSI an amount equal to one-half of the employee’s annualized salary, without PSI waiving other remedies it may have.

14. FIDUCIARY: PSI is not a financial advisor, does not provide financial advice or analysis of any kind, and nothing in our reports can create a fiduciary relationship between PSI and any other party.

15. RECORDING: Photographs or video recordings of the Client’s own project may be taken by and used for the Client’s own internal purposes. Photographs or video recordings may not be used for marketing or publicity, or distributed to a third party or otherwise published without PSI’s prior review and consent in writing.

Taking photographs of other Clients’ samples, test setups, or facilities, or recording in any manner any test specimen other than the test specimen related to the Client’s project is prohibited; and the Client agrees to hold in strict confidence and not use any proprietary information disclosed either advertently or inadvertently.

The Client shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify PSI for any breach of this clause.

16. CHOICE OF LAW AND EXCLUSIVE VENUE: All claims or disputes arising or relating to this agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of Illinois. The exclusive venue for all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this agreement shall be either the Circuit Court in Cook County, Illinois, or the Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

17. PROVISIONS SEVERABLE: The parties have entered into this agreement in good faith, and it is the specific intent of the parties that the terms of these General Conditions be enforced as written. In the event any of the provisions of these General Conditions should be found to be unenforceable, it shall be stricken and the remaining provisions shall be enforceable.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties, and there are no representations, warranties or undertakings made other than as set forth herein. This agreement may be amended, modified or terminated only in writing, signed by each of the parties hereto.

Vanessa Perez

District VII

Alyssa Cigarroa District VIII

Gilbert Gonzalez

District I - Mayor Pro Tempore

Ricardo Richie Rangel, Jr.

District II

Melissa R. Cigarroa

District III

Animal Care Services - New Veterinary Hospital and Master Planning

COUNCIL MEMBERS

CITY OF LAREDO

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR

Honorable Dr. Victor D. Treviño, Mayor

Ricardo "Rick" Garza District IV

Eliud De Los Santos, P.E.

City Engineer

Joseph Neeb City Manager

Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.

District V

Dr. David Tyler King

District VI

1110 Houston St.

Laredo, Texas, 78040

Division A

Division B

Ethics Commission Rules

Notice to Bidders

Section A-7

Section A-8

Section A-1

Section A-2

Section A-3

Section A-4

Section A-5

Information to Bidders

Advise to Bidders

Information to Contractors

FY24-ENG-89

Animal Care Services - New Veterinary Hospital and Master Planning

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section A-9

Contract Time & Liquidated Damages

Equal Opportunity Clause

Wage Determination

Inspection by City

Project Sign

Illegal Dumping

Checklist for Bidders

Performance Bond/Payment Bond

Contractors/Subcontractors Certificate of Insurance

Notice of Award

Notice to Proceed

Certificate of Owner’s Attorney

Section A-6

Section A-10

Section A-11

Section A-12

Construction Contract

Section C-2

Section C-3

Section C-4

Section B-1

Section B-2

Section B-3

Section B-4

Section B-5

Section B-6

Proposal, Affidavit, Bid Schedule, Information from Bidders, and Bid Bond https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/308/638092210923830000

Prosecution and Progress

Measurement and Payment

Warranty Statement Form

Section C-11

Section C-8

Section C-9

Section C-10

Division D - Technical Provisions

Refer to the following link:

Definition of Terms

Definition of Abbreviations

Instruction to Bidders

Award and Execution of Contract

Scope of Work

Control of Work and Materials

Legal Relations and Responsibilities to the Public

Section C-5

Section C-6

Section C-7

Division C

Section C-1

1110 Houston St.

Laredo, Texas, 78040

Bids shall be based on a per unit of work basis and shall include dollar amounts for each specific unit in improvements listed including those items listed as alternatives as per the proposal sheet included in the specifications of this project.

Construction contract time for the project is

SECTION A-2

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received at City Secretary’s Office, 1110 Houston Street, 3rd floor, City Hall Building, Laredo, Texas, for the furnishing of all necessary materials, machinery, equipment, labor, superintendence, and all other services and appurtenances required for certain improvements in the City of Laredo and shall include acknowledgment of addenda submitted, and all other documents included in said bid call. Said bids shall be marked, FY24-ENG-89

Animal Care Services - New Veterinary Hospital and Master Planning

Working days

3,031 S.F. single story new facility Type II - B construction for the City of Laredo. Includes Reception Area, Office, Pharmacy, X-Ray, Surgery, Holding Areas,Toilet Rooms, and Storage. Includes MEP, Structural, Civil and Landscape as indicated in the contract documents.

Further, on federally funded projects, contractor must comply with the Federal Labor Standards Provision, Davis Bacon Act, Equal Opportunity Clause, Wage Determination and HUD and Urban Development Federal Requirements especially as it regards payrolls and basic records. All structural and reinforcement steel shall follow the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA).

Each proposal and a proposal guaranty must be originals and must be sealed in an envelope plainly marked with the name of the project as shown above, and the name and address of the Bidder. For Bidders electing to submit Bids and Bid Guaranties electronically via Cit-E-Bid, Bid Guaranties will be verified by the Owner prior to bid certification and electronic copies of Bid Guaranties will not be returned to Bidders. Mailed bids (i.e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic, or facsimile submittals will not be allowed/considered. Only the bids and bid guaranties actually in the hands of the designated official at the time set in this Notice to Bidders shall be considered.

The City reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the alternative which appears most advantageous to the City, to reject any or all bids, to waive objections based on failure to comply with formalities, and to allow the correction of obvious or patent errors. Bidders are expressly advised to review Section C-3 of the General Conditions of the proposed contract as to the causes which may lead to the disqualification of a bidder and/or the rejection of a bid proposal. Unless all bids are rejected, Owner agrees to give Notice of Award of contract to the successful bidder within ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening.

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In the event the base bid amount is $50,000.00 or LESS than $50,000.00, a Payment Bond and Performance Bond will NOT BE REQUIRED. A Bid Guarantee in the form of a Cashier’s or Certified Check or Bid Bond and the Certificate of Insurance however, WILL BE REQUIRED. Under the above conditions, the successful bidder for the project is hereby advised that the total contract price will be paid in ONE PAYMENT upon completion and acceptance of the project by the City of Laredo. Cashier’s checks are not to be released until a contract for the project has been approved by City Council and signed by the City Manager.

Over 1,000,000

Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves regarding all local conditions.

The Instructions to Bidders, Forms of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, Form of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds and other contractual documents may be examined free of charge at the City of Laredo Engineering Department, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas 78040.

Copies of the plans and specifications may be reviewed free of charge at the City Engineer's office, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, or on the Cit-E-Bid web page under the Attachments Section.

https://cityoflaredo.ionwave.net/

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All lump sum and unit prices must be stated in both script and figures.

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Bid proposals over $50,000.00 shall comply with all conditions of the bid documents.

Any other division or section of this project’s specifications having reference to Bid Guarantee, Cashier’s or Certified Check, Bid Bond, Payment Bond, or Performance Bond, or having mention at all, to the requirements of bonds, is hereby amended to concur with the above conditions ONLY when the base bid is LESS THAN $50,000.00.

Bidders for the construction work must submit a satisfactory cashier’s or certified check, or bidder’s bond having a minimum Best’s Rating A according to Best’s Key Rating Guide Latest Edition from a surety duly authorized and licensed in the State of Texas, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Laredo, Texas, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid based on the bid which check or bond shall be submitted as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract, and execute performance and payment bonds within ten (10) days after Notice of Award of contract is given to him for contracts in excess of $50,000.00. Bids without the required check or bond will NOT be considered.

The successful bidder for the construction of the improvements must furnish a Certificate of Insurance, and a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the total contract price, and a satisfactory Payment Bond in such amount, duly executed by such bidder as principal and by a corporate surety duly authorized so to act under the laws of the State of Texas.