City of Laredo Ionwave #RFQ FY26-ENG-32 Addendum 3

Design-build renovation of the Zacate Creek recreation corridor

The City of Laredo is seeking a design-build team to transform approximately 22 acres along Zacate Creek into a connected recreation corridor. - Government buyer: City of Laredo Engineering Department. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the National Park Service (NPS) are involved in project oversight and design approvals. - Requested service: One integrated design-build effort covering professional design, environmental work, permitting, construction documents, cost estimating, coordination, and management through construction completion and City approval. The project area is described as approximately 22 acres, with a 21.6-acre full-scope area also cited. - Planned improvements: Accessible trails and crossings, pedestrian bridges, entrances and parking, an open-air visitor center with accessible restrooms, playground and playscapes, basketball court and amphitheater improvements, bike and kayak rental facilities, kayak launch, picnic and barbecue areas, community garden, viewing platforms, signage, park furniture, native landscaping and habitat restoration, and embankment and retaining-wall stabilization. - Notable requirements: Include all grant-scope elements unless TPWD approves exclusions; obtain TPWD/NPS approval of design plans before construction; coordinate with the International Joint Commission; obtain required permits, including applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits; comply with ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards, environmental and wildlife protections, and stormwater controls. U.S.-produced iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials are required unless a waiver is approved. Design documents must be prepared and sealed by appropriately licensed professionals. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or prospective vendors are named in the opportunity. - Period of performance: No fixed start date, end date, duration, or option periods are specified; the team is responsible through project completion and City approval.

Description

The City of Laredo is seeking statements of qualifications from qualified firms for a design-build project to design, develop, and renovate approximately 22 acres along Zacate Creek. The project is intended to improve pedestrian safety and recreational access and connect with surrounding park and recreation facilities. The selected consultant/contractor is expected to manage the project through completion and City approval, including required construction plans and environmental coordination and deliverables. Responses are due November 19, 2026, by 4:00 PM CT; electronic submission through Cit-E-Bid or in-person hand delivery is accepted.

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