Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-002 “Mangana Hein Road and Rio Bravo Street Improvements and Repairs” to the lowest responsible bidder Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $517,690.00 pursuant to the Texas Government Code; Subchapter C. (Competitive Bidding Method) and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the Construction Contract f

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Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-002 “Mangana Hein Road and Rio Bravo Street Improvements and Repairs” to the lowest responsible bidder Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $517,690.00 pursuant to the Texas Government Code; Subchapter C. (Competitive Bidding Method) and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the Construction Contract for awarded sum(s) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) and #2007-7150-001-470000 (Road & Bridge Fund-Road Maintenance General-Administration-Capital Outlay)] Issue: Webb County proposes to improve street conditions on several roadways throughout the Rio Bravo community and the Mangana Hein Road areas which includes Margarita Lane, Jose Avenue, Javier Avenue, Monica Avenue/Pena Drive, and Mangana Hein Road. The intent of this project is to improve the overall quality and condition of existing roadways in order to enhance driver safety for the residents of Rio Bravo and the public in general.  A total of two (2) sealed bids were received by the published deadline. Solution: Consideration to award to the lowest responsible bidder pursuant to the Texas Government Code; Competitive bidding in General. Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare the construction contract for the awarded bid amount(s) for Commissioners Court approval and final execution by the Webb County Judge.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).