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Board approval came after staff presented the qualifications ranking and explained the next step in the procurement process. The board voted by roll call; all voting directors voted yes and the motion carried.

The authorization covers engineering services that include design, preparation of the request for proposals for construction, contractor selection recommendations, and project management and oversight through construction completion and final acceptance. Staff said the engineering scope in the request for qualifications (RFQ) also anticipates subcontracted services such as geotechnical work and site visits, and that those subcontractor costs would be included within the $150,000 engineering budget.

Staff explained that the RFQ evaluation followed state rules that require ranking firms by qualifications before entering price negotiations. According to staff, NBCO Engineering was ranked first; staff has requested a cost proposal from NBCO and said the EDC will negotiate with NBCO first and, if negotiations do not yield an agreement within the approved budget, will move to the next‑ranked firm (e.g., SPI) until a firm is selected.

The presenter told the board the selected engineering firm would act as project manager and would coordinate contractor procurement, review construction proposals, issue a punch list, inspect work for compliance with plans and specifications, and sign off when work is complete. Staff said the firm also will coordinate with utilities, TxDOT and local stakeholders including the school and H‑E‑B on traffic and scheduling issues.

Staff acknowledged that no cost proposals had been received at the time of the presentation and said the EDC had not disclosed the preapproved budget amount to prospective firms during the qualifications stage to ensure the most qualified statements of qualifications were submitted. If a cost proposal exceeds the approved budget, staff said they will attempt to negotiate scope or price; if negotiations fail the EDC will terminate negotiations and proceed to the next ranked firm.

The board was shown that the city council had previously approved $1,500,000 for construction and a $150,000 engineering allocation. Staff emphasized the EDC lacks an on‑staff engineer and that contracting an outside firm avoids a conflict should the city engineer be tasked with selection. Staff also said the engineering contract will include a performance agreement with negotiation of progress billing terms and optional liquidated damages language.

Motion language recorded in the meeting packet authorized \"the Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation to enter into an agreement for engineering service for Project Warpath with the most highly qualified engineering firm that conforms to the approved budget for engineering services not to exceed $150,000.\" A roll call vote recorded yes votes from Director Knoebel, Director McKamey, Director Helplenstiel, Secretary Treasurer O'Connell, Vice President Schoettner and President Wylie; the chair announced the motion carried.

Staff said timeliness is critical: proposals and negotiations must proceed quickly to meet the project schedule, and the authorization will allow staff (identified in the packet as Mr. Zepeda, director) to execute an agreement without calling a special board meeting for each award. Staff said firms were preparing cost proposals in case negotiations with the top‑ranked firm are not successful.

The board discussion covered oversight on the ground (staff said the engineering firm and a designated staff member referred to in the presentation as \"Billy\" would be on site), progress billing schedules, contract language to address schedule adherence, and the practical limits of imposing liquidated damages.

The motion carried and staff may execute the engineering agreement for Project Warpath if and when the selected firm's cost proposal is within the preapproved $150,000 budget.

At least two transcript segments in the meeting packet show the start and finish of the discussion and the vote on this item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CITY OF SANTA FE EDC Workshop January 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation on Monday authorized staff to enter into an agreement for engineering services for Project Warpath with the highest‑ranked firm whose cost proposal does not exceed $150,000.","taxTitle","Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas","taxId",69481,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270135,"EDC staff announces resignation of Josh; board to schedule special meeting on replacement",254,1587000,1841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3039552-381e24bdfd9de1cef0461b00d1d22f91&start=1587&end=1841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3039552-381e24bdfd9de1cef0461b00d1d22f91/thumbnail_1587000.jpg","/articles/6270135/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/EDC-staff-announces-resignation-of-Josh-board-to-schedule-special-meeting-on-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270135-b718018811cce835d19c80c506b3e933/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434639&Signature=H3YFUGVgZGAWcO9hrrdy2u8cXw-SDqlmx3hZRURBZD4bDGd1oRZQJP4iih6cIk1fZCjpy9gQSClzwwXt8gPtVChNWNddayGqQwrz3wXi7hGWCaio7x6zkxdVWbl1FI0kO~j78KG-HItfXAQ~J1axwioAaRhsgi12P8UK4i7QRyQ975U8biehtA33orgIi2LLQZMl6lAF-qgXmSQNn9aG4~daQ1yBDIKplcWixbPJ3-u8K4uUTFmv2w5lqLo3O4TbxkbaZzfwdTmAs2CjBKAaE4fO2KLEdDs2-pavxhmVhQeo8DYzy647m~9Lqpk6z8SZjSvAFGPzCfrO3s~uyvTjcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation board was informed that Josh, an EDC staff member, tendered his resignation effective the 24th of this month. Board members praised Josh’s work and said the board will schedule a special meeting to discuss next steps for staffing and replacement.

During announcements, a board speaker said Josh told leadership he was not moving to another EDC for more money but was making a career change. Directors thanked Josh for his service, citing his professionalism, responsiveness during emergencies and his representation of the city at events. The board chair said staff would work on scheduling a special meeting to address the vacancy and transition details before Josh’s departure.

Board members said Josh will remain in his role through the stated resignation date and that the board will discuss replacement options in a future special meeting. No formal personnel action was taken at the meeting; the announcement was presented as information and the board will consider next steps at a future meeting.

The board also expressed personal thanks and offered to provide references or recommendations as appropriate.","EDC staff announced that Josh has tendered his resignation effective the 24th of the month. Board members praised his service and said they will schedule a special meeting to discuss next steps and a replacement plan.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270140,"EDC announces first BEAR award to HIS Ministries, considers website, social media and a $24,850 cost proposal",0,1520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3039552-381e24bdfd9de1cef0461b00d1d22f91&start=1520&end=1520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3039552-381e24bdfd9de1cef0461b00d1d22f91/thumbnail_1520000.jpg","/articles/6270140/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/EDC-announces-first-BEAR-award-to-HIS-Ministries-considers-website-social-media-and-a-24850-cost-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270140-f231e30ae21e2396154a90869c55975d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434639&Signature=Kge8DC8-KuLXrFcMPAv8zluN-FoXRlGq3Tt4jrSJPY65H8DDRJfWqJOMH9JgOIuU97QxmXlE0I5mVTTtmsHfaexsXscxSS7mSINiehYYjJ1bMQ5BnG0Sx9W~1o-fXmZzCj1zgaejssiVMku3qHuZFBK0FiC72n~n-RO0bA~JJ9DNGe4MhLAyFr3HTlD8OqMmk7MDmw1KoYLk3bdnMD5EMDz~VvhTyIKqcHNf8dJzpPoKATrHPuzi1yLSIoRfjBtnAQCZm9ZC5O6wG9yPA-1eG~Tj0KnsJK~trHByoqcMPViNP6u~MPSKjzN5DQTAM9TuKIo~cDd75jXs6451l0OeZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation reported the first award from its BEAR program and discussed several upcoming agenda items including improvements to the EDC website, the possibility of an EDC social media page and a cost proposal that aligns with this year’s budget for a program referred to in the packet as the veil coach.

Staff said the BEAR (Business Enhancement Assistance and Revitalization) review committee received its first application and approved $50,000 for HIS Ministries to bring the electrical system in one building up to code. Staff said HIS Ministries will receive reimbursement after the project is finished and the building receives a certificate of occupancy.

The presenter described the $50,000 award as partial support for a larger rehabilitation project and said the funds would “push them down the road” toward completion. The review committee awarded the reimbursement after reviewing plans and cost information, and staff said the committee found the application met program requirements.

On other agenda items, staff said Vice President Schoettner raised concerns about the EDC website and requested a discussion at the regular board meeting; directors were asked to review the site and bring recommendations. Staff also said the board will consider whether to create an EDC Facebook page and asked directors to research other EDC social media uses before the next meeting.

Separately, staff reported it had negotiated a lower cost proposal for a veil coach (vendor name in packet: Mr. Farmer) down to $24,850, which staff said aligns with the current budget and eliminates the need for a budget amendment this fiscal year. Staff said the item will return for formal consideration at a regular meeting.

Staff asked directors to flag any other items for the regular agenda, and the board confirmed the BEAR program and active projects will receive regular updates under a new \"active projects\" reports section on future agendas.

The BEAR award, website review, social media discussion and the lowered vendor proposal were presented as informational items and will return to the board for action where appropriate.","The EDC’s review committee approved a BEAR reimbursement award of $50,000 to HIS Ministries for electrical work; the board received updates on website and social media discussions and learned a vendor lowered a cost proposal to $24,850 to fit this year’s budget.","actionData","errors"]

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