Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee Meeting, 09/16/2026

The City of Laredo Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee held a meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation infrastructure projects and funding allocations. Key procurement actions included the authorization of a service agreement with Echo Interactive LLC through SHI Government Solutions for a software-as-a-service solution at a cost of $331,696. The committee also approved the allocation of $291,937.50 in Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) funds to advance the PSN phase of the I-35 interchange road project. Updates were provided on multiple active construction projects totaling approximately $790 million, including expansions and rehabilitations of highways and bridges, with several projects ahead of schedule. Discussions also covered future funding strategies for overpasses and major infrastructure projects such as the I-27 extension and the new Bridge 45, emphasizing coordination with state and federal agencies. No new contract awards beyond the software agreement were reported, but ongoing procurement and project management activities were highlighted.