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13. • INDIVIDUAL AGENDA ITEMSSan Antonio River Authority (Bexar County)

Presentation, Discussion and Appropriate Action Regarding Resolution R-1696 of the Board of Directors of the San Antonio River Authority Adopting the Alternative Delivery Method of a Competitive Sealed Proposal for the River Park Culvert Erosion Stabiliza

Presented in: San Antonio River Authority - Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 2026-03-18
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact
PASSED (11 - 0)
“Motion: Approve, moved by H.B. Ruckman III, seconded by Dominic Carvajal on Presentation, Discussion and Appropriate Action Regarding Resolution R-1696 of the Board of Directors of the San Antonio River Authority Adopting the Alternative Delivery Method of a Competitive Sealed Proposal for the River Park Culvert Erosion Stabilization Construction Project, and Authorizing the General Manager to Take All Actions Necessary to Comply with the Provision of Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code an”
ML
Michael Lackey
Director, Bexar County (At-Large) Place 1 (Bexar County (At-Large) Place 1)
YES
JC
Jim Campbell
Director, Bexar County (At-Large) Place 2 (Bexar County (At-Large) Place 2)
YES
DC
Dominic Carvajal
Director, Bexar County District 1 (Bexar County District 1)
YES
DG
Derek Gaudlitz
Director, Bexar County District 2 (Bexar County District 2)
YES
JY
John Yochem, Jr.
Director, Bexar County District 4 (Bexar County District 4)
YES
GO
Gaylon Oehlke
Director, Wilson County Place 1 (Wilson County Place 1)
YES
LB
Liza Barratachea
Director, Wilson County Place 2 (Wilson County Place 2)
YES
LG
Lourdes Galvan
Director, Karnes County Place 1 (Karnes County Place 1)
YES
JG
Jerry Gonzales
Director, Karnes County Place 2 (Karnes County Place 2)
YES
PM
Patrice Melancon
Director, Goliad County Place 1 (Goliad County Place 1)
YES
HR
H.B. Ruckman, III
Director, Goliad County Place 2 (Goliad County Place 2)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Staff is seeking approval to utilize the alternative delivery method, Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP), in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, for the following construction project: River Park Culvert Erosion Stabilization Construction This project is designed to address active erosion on San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) property within the Salado 7 Dam inundation area near River Park Road. The stabilization spans approximately 280 feet from the culvert outfall to the confluence with Panther Spring Creek. The RFCSP method of solicitation allows River Authority to choose a contractor based on best value rather than the traditional lowest responsible bidder method. Staff will evaluate firms on contractor experience, project schedule, price and adherence to the specifications. Staff is recommending this procurement method to seek quality contractors at the "best value". Board approval is required to utilize this method of procurement in accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 2269. The solicitation is planned to be issued in April 2026.

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