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Council approves ARPA purchases for public works: two mini excavators and a pavement change order
Summary
The council approved the purchase of two Caterpillar mini excavators from Mustang Cat using ARPA funds ($125,266.88) and authorized Change Order No. 3 for Westwood Subdivision pavement and drainage in the amount of $28,848.97.
La Marque — The City Council awarded an ARPA‑funded purchase of two Caterpillar 303.5 mini excavators to Mustang Cat and approved a construction change order for the Westwood Subdivision pavement and drainage project.
On the bid award (LM24‑17), staff reported that other bidders were disqualified for incomplete submissions and that Mustang Cat was the only qualifying bidder. The council authorized the purchase of two mini excavators from Mustang Cat in a package totaling $125,266.88 and directed staff to proceed with procurement under the ARPA allocations for equipment. Amanda (procurement staff) explained that some bidders failed to provide required references and certificates of liability, which led to de‑qualification.
Separately, Public Works presented Change Order No. 3 for the Westwood Subdivision Pavement and Drainage Improvements project. Shannon (public works) said the change order — $28,848.97 — covers the replacement of approximately 121.5 linear feet of damaged curb and 190 square feet of pavement surface that were damaged during storm‑water work. The contractor is completing final punch‑list items and the change order will be added to the project contract.
Council asked about equipment warranties, trailer towing weights (Class‑A CDL considerations for towing heavy equipment) and asset life cycles. Staff said all qualifying bids included warranties; staff also noted the city’s asset records and amortization schedules will be used to track useful life. One councilmember asked staff to improve bid‑tabulation transparency so the council can see whether a submission was merely received at opening or later verified as complete during staff review.
Both actions were approved by the council in public vote. Staff noted the mini excavators and the Westwood change order will proceed with contract execution and project scheduling, and the items will be reflected in ARPA reporting where applicable.
