Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit a formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the State Highway 359 Colonias Street Improvement Project Welch Road (Housing and Urban Development Grant No. B-24-CP-TX-2085) consisting of approximately 0.66 miles of a designated County road pursuant to the Texas Government Code; §2269.101 (Contracts for Facilities: Competitive Bids)

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit a formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the State Highway 359 Colonias Street Improvement Project Welch Road (Housing and Urban Development Grant No. B-24-CP-TX-2085) consisting of approximately 0.66 miles of a designated County road pursuant to the Texas Government Code; §2269.101 (Contracts for Facilities: Competitive Bids) and in accordance with §2269.102 (Use of Architect or Engineer) by designating the County Engineering Department to prepare the plans, specifications, estimated construction costs, construction administration throughout the duration of the project until closeout and any other matters incident thereto. [Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2; Account #3528-7230-001-474502 (Highway 359 Colonias Street Imp-Construction In Progress-Administration-Infrastructure in Progress)] Issue : The road to be serviced is paved but requires overlay repairs. Currently, streets in San Carlos II are unleveled, filled with potholes, and contain multiple cracks in the roadway. The problems on this road are only intensified by inclement weather, including flooding events that make the street unsafe and sometimes impassable. Solution: This road improvement project, consisting of 2" of Type D hot-mix Asphalt material and striping, will eliminate the hazardous conditions of this road utilized by residents of Colonia San Carlos II and the general public. Result: If approved, the ITB will be posted subject to submission of signed plans and specifications provided by the Webb County Engineering Department.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). 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.