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Laredo ISD approves $3.26 million fencing work under school‑safety grant after debate over bids and timelines
Summary
The Laredo ISD Board approved repairs and installation of wrought-iron and chain‑link fences at multiple campuses using school‑safety grant funds, despite trustees’ concerns about awarding some contracts to higher bidders and meeting an August 2025 completion deadline.
The Laredo ISD Board of Trustees voted April 18 to award fencing contracts covering multiple campuses under a school‑safety grant, approving the package that includes an estimated $3,262,434 for repairs and installations of wrought‑iron and chain‑link fencing.
District facilities staff said they negotiated with vendors and reduced pricing by roughly $80,000 on several recommended projects. “They came back, with this pricing, and that’s what I just placed in front of you. Overall, throughout these 7 projects being recommended, they came down about $80,000,” Dr. Mejia told the board during the presentation of procurement results.
Trustees pressed district staff on three main points: why some higher bids were recommended instead of lower bids that appeared to offer substantial savings,…
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