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McAllen commission approves Anzalduas bridge change order, Nolana widening and other infrastructure contracts
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Summary
The commission approved final change orders and amendments for Anzalduas bridge improvements, awarded a master services agreement to support future bridge work and accepted contracts for Nolana widening and prefabricated restrooms for the McAllen Hike & Bike project; staff said the Anzalduas final contract totals and next steps were reviewed.
The McAllen City Commission approved multiple infrastructure items including final change order number 9 for the Anzalduas International Bridge project, a master services agreement to secure hourly rates for future bridge improvements, a contract for Nolana Avenue widening, and the purchase of prefabricated restrooms for the McAllen Hike & Bike project.
An engineer presented Change Order No. 9 for the Anzalduas inbound and outbound facilities and noted the recommended final amounts. The commission approved the change order and the final contract figures as presented; the engineer and staff said the items had been previously approved by the Anzalduas bridge board and that RRP Consulting LLC served as engineer of record.
Commissioners also approved a master service agreement that locks in negotiated hourly rates so staff can expand scope and pursue potential federal funding without renegotiating rates for each work authorization. The commission approved a contract award for Nolana Avenue widening (FM 2220 to FM 1926) and authorized the purchase of prefabricated restrooms for the McAllen Hike & Bike project, which staff said was funded in part by a HUD grant.
Other routine procurement actions approved included authorization to negotiate with a top-ranked firm for a convention facilities market feasibility and needs assessment and termination and replacement of a claims-administration services contract with the next-highest bidder.
What happens next: staff will execute the approved change orders and service agreements, proceed with design and construction activities for Nolana widening, and implement the Hike & Bike restroom procurement under the HUD grant guidelines.
