Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit a formal Invitation to Bid for the restoration, remediation and cosmetic repair work required for damages caused by the flooding incident on 7/05/2026 to the Billy Hall Administrative Building located at 1110 Washington Street, scope of work will require but not limited to drywall replacement, insulation replacement, ceili

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit a formal Invitation to Bid for the restoration, remediation and cosmetic repair work required for damages caused by the flooding incident on 7/05/2026 to the Billy Hall Administrative Building located at 1110 Washington Street, scope of work will require but not limited to drywall replacement, insulation replacement, ceiling replacement, flooring replacement, painting, cabinetry replacement, and associated detach-and-reset work pursuant to the Texas Government Code; Chapter 2269 (Competitive Sealed Bid) and to further designate the Webb County Engineering Department to provide project oversight and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1180-001-452007-575 (Claims Paid Flooding 07/05/2026)] Issue: Due to the flooding incident of 07/05/2026, cosmetic repairs are required for the Billy Hall Administrative Building.  Specifications were prepared by Servpro, plans/specifications were reviewed and approved by Meridian Consultants representing Webb County through its insurance carrier. Solution: Consideration to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit competitive bids for the requested scope of work.  Funding is available through the Claims Paid Flooding account for the date of loss — 07/05/2026. Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will publish the formal competitive bid solicitation for interested parties to participate and submit bids for the authorized project.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.