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Weslaco commission approves series of public‑works contracts and consultant agreements
Summary
The commission awarded rehabilitation contracts for Lift Station No. 2 and No. 10, approved video surveillance system contracts for city facilities and the airport, and authorized on‑call right‑of‑way acquisition services with Fuentes Consulting; contract awards were approved by voice vote.
The Weslaco City Commission on Aug. 5 approved multiple procurement actions for public‑works and safety infrastructure.
Staff recommended and the commission approved awarding RFB 2024‑25‑23 (Lift Station No. 2 rehabilitation) to Southern Treasure Solutions for $170,015 as the lowest responsive bidder, and RFB 20‑24‑25‑31 (Lift Station No. 10 rehabilitation) to 2 OG Construction LLC for $450,700 (plus a $7,500 alternate). City staff said the bids reflect current market conditions and that the projects address urgent wastewater system needs.
The commission also approved best‑and‑final offers for video surveillance: Smith Security & Fire was recommended for City Hall and Public Works (not to exceed $43,500) and Jenga Technology for Mid Valley Airport (not to exceed $49,645). Staff said the airport design required a larger camera count and included license‑plate readers to address previous runway incidents.
In addition, the commission authorized staff to enter fee negotiations with Fuentes Consulting for on‑call right‑of‑way acquisition services to support upcoming projects, including anticipated airport runway work connected to state grants.
Why it matters: The awards advance upgrades to critical infrastructure—wastewater lift stations and city facility/airport security—that city staff characterized as high‑priority for operational reliability and safety. The right‑of‑way consultant approval is intended to speed delivery of state‑funded projects.
What they said: "Bids were opened on July 18; Southern Treasure Solutions is the lowest responsive bidder at $170,015," an engineering presenter said. On surveillance, staff said the airport needs broader coverage and license‑plate readers to capture runway incidents.
Next steps: City managers are authorized to move forward with contract execution where applicable; staff will return with any further contract documentation or if specific fee negotiations require commission approval.
