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Drainage District awards multiple crossing contracts and delegates small change‑order authority
Summary
The court approved a construction contract for several drainage crossing improvements awarded to the low bidder and authorized the drainage district general manager to approve change orders up to $50,000, subject to statutory limits and compliance review.
The Drainage District portion of the meeting included approval to accept the lowest bid and award a construction contract for multiple drainage crossing improvements, including Edinburg Stubb drainage crossing, Melba Carter drain crossing in Mile 9, and FM 1015.
County staff identified G8 Utilities LLC as the lowest bidder and recommended award. The court approved the award by voice vote.
Separately, under the Texas Water Code, staff requested authority for the drainage district general manager to approve change orders that increase or decrease contract cost by $50,000 or less (not to exceed statutory change-order limits). The request was moved, seconded, and approved by the court.
County staff noted that engineering review and compliance with House Bill 1295 (procurement/vendor post-award review) would apply as appropriate; the motions carried with recorded 'aye' votes.
