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Council awards Williams Drive design contract amid questions about scoring and project funding
Summary
Council approved a professional services contract with Friese & Nichols for design of Williams Drive and large drainage works after members pushed staff to verify evaluation scores; the project is expected to focus on drainage improvements and will require separate construction funding decisions.
Corpus Christi approved a contract with Friese & Nichols to design the Williams Drive extension and a major storm‑drain conveyance estimated in concept at roughly $48–50 million for construction, while the design contract was described as just under $2 million in the agenda memo. The design award followed questions from council about the firm’s “perfect” evaluation scores and whether the RFQ scoring had any clerical errors.
Lede: The professional services contract clears the way for design of a multi‑phase drainage and roadway project that city staff described as necessary to…
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