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1 Laredo I.S.D. Board of Trustees Special Call Meeting Tuesday, June 24, :30 PM Amber Yeary Board Room Houston St. Laredo, TX A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Level III Grievance hearing of Lorraine Ramirez, including potential discussion with the Board's legal counsel regarding related legal issues. Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections (a), (a) (2), and Dr. A. Marcus Nelson, Superintendent of Schools 2. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation to hire the following Professional Positions. Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section Elementary Principal Secondary Principal Dr. A. Marcus Nelson, Superintendent of Schools 3. Discussion and possible action to update the list of projects and estimated budget of the Capital Improvement Plan. Dr. A. Marcus Nelson, Superintendent of Schools 4. Discussion and possible action on the annual budget plans. Update on Budget Requests approved Teacher Salary Schedule Update on Health Insurance Dr. A. Marcus Nelson, Superintendent 1

2 5. Bids, Proposals, Quotations & Contracts Date Description Recommendation TimePeriod Avail Amt 5A. June 9, 2014 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # : Professional Environmental Consulting Engineering Services Project 1 -Zachry Elementary School Project 2 - Old Lamar Middle School Division of Plant Facilities and Support Services The evaluation committee recommends approving a Pool of three (3) environmental engineers consisting of: Castle Engineering and Testing LNV, Inc. Terracon Consultants, Inc., which represents the best value to the District. The evaluation committee further recommends utilizing the Pool to award contracts for: Project 1: Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an estimated amount of $16,320, and Project 2: Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an estimated amount of $63,120. Purchase orders will be processed on an "as needed" basis. The Pool will be utilized to award future contracts under this RFQ. Contract awards will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval as needed. In effect for a period of one year beginning June 25, 2014 and ending June 24, 2015 with the option to renew for a second and third (final) year. District expenditures in FY 2013 were $126,775. Estimated expenditures for one year are $79,440. Purpose: To comply with procurement requirements to purchase professional environmental consulting engineering services. This RFQ will establish a pool of vendors that the District may utilize in awarding services for future projects. Funding is available in the expenditure account code XXX-81-6XX9-XX-1XX-4-99-XXX. 2

3 Date Description Recommendation TimePeriod Avail Amt 5B. June 9, 2014 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # : Professional Geotechnical and Material Engineering and Testing Consultant Services Project 1 - Zachry Elementary School Project 2 - Old Lamar Middle School Project 3 - Canopy Project Division of Plant Facilities and Support Services The evaluation committee recommends approving a Pool of five (5) geotechnical and material testing engineers consisting of: Carrillo and Associates Castle Engineering and Testing Geoscience Engineering and Testing Howland Engineering/Raba Kistner Terracon Consultants Inc., which represents the best value to the District. The evaluation committee further recommends utilizing the Pool to award contracts for: Project 1: Howland Engineering/Raba Kistner for an estimated amount of $212,500, Project 2: Howland Engineering/Raba Kistner for an estimated amount of $297,000, and Project 3: Carrillo and Associates for an estimated amount of $27,555. Purchase orders will be processed on an "as needed" basis. The Pool will be utilized to award future contracts under this RFQ. Contract awards will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval as needed. In effect for a period of one year beginning June 25, 2014 and ending June 24, 2015 with the option to renew for a second and third (final) year. Historical expenditures for FY 2013 were $471,025. Estimated expenditures for one year are $537,055. Purpose: To comply with procurement requirements to purchase professional geotechnical and material engineering and testing consultant services. This RFQ will establish a pool of vendors that the District may utilize in awarding services for future projects. Funding is available in the expenditure account code XXX-81-6XX9-XX-1XX-4-99-XXX. 6. Communications 7. Adjournment If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Tex Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D and E. It is the Policy of the Laredo Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, limited English proficiency, or handicapping condition in its programs. DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact Josie Z. Rodriguez at (956) at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible parking spaces are located at the LISD Board Room, 900 Main. 3

6 Run Date 06/18/14 03:15 PM Laredo ISD Page No 1 For 09/01/13 - FJEXS01A Expenditure Summary Report Periods Account No/Description EXPENDITURE REPORT BY FUNCTION & OBJECT Adjusted Budget Y-T-D Encumb Period Expended Y-T-D Expended EXPREP Available Balance Percent Used LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES 27,000 27, LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES 62 PURCHASE & CONTRACTED SVS 27,000 27, PC PC6 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS 3,988 3,988 3,987 3,988 3,987 3, BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 80,000 80, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 27,500 27, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 18,000 18, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 40,000 40, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 20,000 20, CVC BUILDING PURCHASE-CIVIC CENTER 66 CAPITAL OUTLAY 81 FACILITIES ACQUISTION AND CONSTRUCTION 199 GENERAL OPERATING FUND 2,000,000 2,193,476 2,220,476 2,220,476 2,000,000 2,007,975 2,007,975 2,007,975 2,000,000 2,007,975 2,007,975 2,007, , , , SOFT COST ZACHRY ELEMENTARY ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONSULTANT CONSTRUCTION/SOIL TESTING LABORATORY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FEES CMAR PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES 66 CAPITAL OUTLAY 81 FACILITIES ACQUISTION AND CONSTRUCTION 694 BOND 2014 SERIES 1,575,530 60,000 10,000 1,180,000 5,000 2,830,530 2,830,530 2,830, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,966 1,575,530 60,000 10, , ,790, ,790, ,790,

17 16-Jun-14 Laredo Independent School District 1702 Houston St. Laredo, Texas CARRILLO & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Testing & Engineering Geotechnical Environmental Attn: Re: Mr. Angel Velazquez Construction Material Testing - LISD RFQ # Project 3 We are pleased to submit our unit fees based on assumed test quantites for the construction material and laboratory testing for the above referenced project. Testing quantities are assumed. All fees in accordance with test quantities and are for passing tests, failed tests are at additional costs. Sampling fee is for initial sampling, additional sampling or testing is at additional cost. Carrillo & Associates meets the requirements of ASTM C1077, a US ARMY CORPS of ENGINEERS validated laboratory and is a Certified Woman, Small, Disadvantage Enterprise, (WBE, SBE, DBE, MBE) and SBA 8(a). All technician hourly charges are estimated. Please recognize that this is an estimate. In the event that construction activities do not require the number of tests or days we have estimated, the cost should be lower than our estimated costs. If more services are required, this cost estimate may be exceeded. All testing fees will be in accordance with the number of tests and testing requested. Hourly technician charges are portal to portal. Description (If required) Qty. Unit Unit Rate Amount Material Testing Subgrade Proctor 2 Each $ 350 $ 700 Density Tests 8 Each $ 17 $ 136 Compaction Testing Technician 6 Hours $ 40 $ 240 Trip Charge 2 Each $ 30 $ 60 Nuclear Gauge 2 Each $ 25 $ 50 Drill Shafts Farias 3 sets, Santo Nino 3 sets, Heights 3 sets, Alma Pierce 3 sets Concrete Cylinders 12 sets x 4 cylinders 48 Each $ 17 $ 816 Technician 12 days x 8 hours 96 Hours $ 40 $ 3,840 Vehicle 12 Each $ 30 $ 360 Cylinder Pickup, strip, sure, test 36 Hours $ 38 $ 1,368 Vehicle 12 Each $ 30 $ 360 Subtotal This Page $ 7,930 Laredo San Antonio Del Rio Voice Fax

18 Construction Material Testing - LISD RFQ # Project 3 Page No Jun-14 Rebar Inspection 6 x 8 hrs 48 hours $ 40 $ 1,920 Vehicle 6 Each $ 30 $ 180 Welding Inspection- Visual Weld CWI Inspector assume 7 trips 56 Hours $ 100 $ 5,600 Trip 2100 Miles $ 1.25 $ 2,625 Geotechnical 25 feet depth bores 4 each per canopy Farias Basketball Canopy 1 LS $ 4,650 $ 4,650 Santo Nino Basketball Canopy 1 LS $ 4,650 $ 4,650 Total Estimated QC Construction Material Testing: $ 27,555 Failed Tests at Additional Costs We thank you for this opportunity to provide our estimated fee cost and look forward to working with you on this project. All technician hourly charges are estimated. Please recognize that this is an estimate. In the event that construction activities do not require the number of tests or days we have estimated, the cost should be lower than our estimated costs. If more services are required, this cost estimate may be exceeded. All testing fees will be in accordance with the number of tests and testing requested. Minimum call-out charge for hourly technician and equipment is 3 hours portal to portal. Overtime rates of 1.4 times hourly are applicable to time worked in excess of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, hours worked before 6 a.m. or after 5 p.m. and all hours worked on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Should you need any information or have any questions, please call me at Sincerely, CARRILLO & ASSOCIATES, INC. TBPE Firm No. F-7951 Hector Carrillo Hector Carrillo, P.E. Principal Construction Material Testing - LISD RFQ # Project 3

19 Page No Jun-14 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Client and Consultant have evaluated the risks and rewards and agree to allocate certain of the risks to the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability of consultant to client and third parties granted reliance is limited to its fee, for any and all injuries, damages, claims, losses, or expenses (including attorney and expert fees) arising out of Consultant s services or this agreement regardless of cause or causes or the theory of liability, including negligence, indemnity or other recovery. ACCEPTANCE We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you in the development of this project. If this proposal is acceptable to you, please sign date and return one copy to our office. Our fax number is Failed tests at additional costs, additional material sampling at additional cost. Authorization to proceed: Signature: Print: Date: CARRILLO & ASSOCIATES, INC.

20 ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING CO. June 18, 2014 Laredo Independent School District 900 East Lyon Street Laredo, TX Attn: Angel Velazquez Sent Via to Executive Director for Plant Facilities & Support Services Subject: Proposal Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School Renovation Project Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Engineering and Testing 1818 N. Arkansas Avenue Laredo, Texas Dear Mr. Velazquez: Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc. and Raba-Kistner, Inc. (Howland/RKI) is in receipt of the Invitation to Negotiate RFQ # Professional Geotechnical & Material Engineering & Testing Consultant Services dated June 16, We appreciate the opportunity to propose the Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) for the above referenced project in Laredo, Texas. We are pleased to submit the following proposal based on our meeting on June 18, PROJECT INFORMATION The project will include demolition of several old facilities and construct new competition gymnasium, new field house, converting existing old gym to renovated band hall and orchestra facility, new football and soccer field and associated parking lot improvements. SCOPE OF WORK Geotechnical Services We propose an exploration and evaluation consisting of the following items: Several geotechnical bores within the proposed improvement area. Laboratory testing to include, as they are appropriate to the soil conditions, Atterberg Limits tests which are indicators of soil expansiveness and soil behavior when remolded, approximate strength tests based on automatic standard penetration tests, natural moisture content determinations, clay content and grain size distributions tests. Review of published geologic and soil information for the site area. The written report will include the data obtained along with our evaluation of the soil conditions, recommendations for site preparation, foundation recommendations and recommendations regarding other soil related aspects of the project N. Bartlett Avenue P.O. Box (78041) Laredo, TX P F TBPE Firm Registration No. F 4097 TBPLS Firm Registration No

21 Laredo Independent School District Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc. Proposal Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School Geotechnical & CoMET Services June 18, 2014 Page 2 of 3 SCOPE OF WORK Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Howland / RKI is proposing CoMET services based on LISD Construction Scope of Work for Demolition and Program Improvements for Old Lamar Middle School property. Testing to generally include the following: Soil Compaction Testing; Concrete Compressive Testing; Asphalt Quality Testing; Foundation Observations; Steel Inspection Services; Based on our understanding, bi-weekly meetings will be held during the construction phase of the project and will require our firm to be present for any questions or comments. The anticipated construction schedule is 12 to 14 months. FEES Geotechnical Services Based upon the scope of work outlined above, we propose to complete the scope of work outlined above for a total fee at 0.25% (Not-To-Exceed $49,500) of total construction cost estimated at $19,800,000. CoMET Services Based upon the scope of work outlined above, we propose to complete the scope of work outlined above for a total fee at 1.25% (Not-To-Exceed $247,500) of total construction cost estimated at $19,800,000. TERMS LISD will be invoiced on a monthly basis for work performed.

23 ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING CO. STANDARD FEE SCHEDULE FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES Engineering Fees Engineering and technical services for the preliminary reconnaissance, boring location plan, stakeout, delayed water levels, backfilling of borings, evaluation, field supervision, boring logs, analysis, recommendations, reporting and consulting. Drilling Fees Project Geotechnical Engineer... $175 per hour Project Manager... $100 per hour Laboratory Technician... $65 per hour CMT Technician... $55 per hour Head Driller... $65 per hour Driller s Assistant... $50 per hour Administrative... $50 per hour Solid Stem Auger Drilling Boring Depth Easy Drilling Hard Drilling Rock Coring 0 30' $12.50 per foot $17.50 per foot $25 per foot 30' 60' $15 per foot $20 per foot $30 per foot 60' 125' $17.50 per foot $25 per foot $40 per foot Hollow Stem Auger Drilling Boring Depth Easy Drilling Hard Drilling Rock Coring 0 30' $20 per foot $30 per foot NA 30' 50' $25 per foot $35 per foot NA Note: Soil sampling as required (split barrel and/or thin wall) will be accomplished following the ASTM (D-1452) Standard Practice for Soil Investigation and Sampling by Auger Borings. Soil sampling will be accomplished at no additional charge. Mobilization and transporting equipment to and from drill site... $2 per mile Minimum Fee...$ N. Bartlett Avenue P.O. Box (78041) Laredo, TX P F TBPE Firm Registration No. F 4097 TBPLS Firm Registration No

24 CoMET FEE SCHEDULE 2014 Unit Cost CONCRETE, CONCRETE AGGREGATES, GROUT, MORTAR & MASONRY Concrete Compressive Strength Tests (minimum of four (4) cylinders per call out) EA $50 Concrete Beam Tests (minimum of four (4) beams per call out) EA $50 Unit Weight Determination (determined with cylinders or beams) EA $30 Air Content Determination (determined with cylinders or beams) EA $25 Temperature Determination (determined with cylinders or beams) EA $25 Concrete Coring (minimum of 6") IN $30 Grout Prisms (minimum set of three (3) per call out) EA $50 Mortar Cubes (minimum set of three (3) per call out) EA $50 Masonry or Block Prisms (minimum set of three (3) per call out) EA $50 ASPHALT, ASPHALT AGGREGATES, AND ASPHALTIC CONCRETE In place Compaction Testing (minimum of three (3) tests per call out) EA $40 Rolling Pattern Determination HR $100 Asphaltic Concrete Coring (2 ) EA $100 Batched Asphaltic Concrete EA $450 SOILS AND AGGREGATES Atterberg Limit Determination (PL, LL, PI) Natural Soil EA $125 Atterberg Limit Determination (PL, LL, PI) Stabilized Soil EA $150 Moisture Density Relationship (ASTM D 698, TEX 114 E) EA $325 Moisture Density Relationship (ASTM D 1557, TEX 113 E) EA $375 Above Moisture Density Relationship with cement or lime treatment EA $50 In Place Field Compaction Tests (ASTM D 2922) EA $35 Earthwork Observation (Monitoring) EA $65 Permeability Tests (Falling Head & Constant Head) EA $250 Grain Size Analysis, Mechanical & Hydrometer EA $150 Sieve Analysis, % passing No. 200 EA $35 Specific Gravity EA $25 Moisture Content Determination EA $25 California Bearing Ratio Soils EA $1,200 Gravelly Soils EA $1,500 Base Materials EA $1,500 STEEL / PIPING Certified Welding Inspections HR $150 Bolt Tightness Inspections HR $150 Reinforcement Bar Inspections HR $100 ENGINEERING SERVICES Project Engineer HR $175 Project Manager HR $100 Administrative HR $65 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Sample Pick Up (If Applicable) HR $45 Expenses (If Applicable) MARK UP 15% Stand By Time HR $50 Travel Time HR $50 Vehicle Mileage MI $0.57 Note: Provide 24 hour notice prior to test service. 1.5 X for Non Regular Working Hours

25 ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING CO. June 18, 2014 Laredo Independent School District 900 East Lyon Street Laredo, TX Attn: Angel Velazquez Sent Via to Executive Director for Plant Facilities & Support Services Subject: Proposal Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Henry B. Zachry Elementary School 3200 Chacota Street Lot 1, Block 1910-A, Eastern Division Laredo, Texas Dear Mr. Velazquez: Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc. and Raba-Kistner, Inc. (Howland/RKI) is in receipt of the Invitation to Negotiate RFQ # Professional Geotechnical & Material Engineering & Testing Consultant Services dated June 16, We appreciate the opportunity to propose the Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) for the above referenced project in Laredo, Texas. We are pleased to submit the following proposal based on our meeting on June 18, Project Information The project site encompasses an approximate overall site measuring 500' by 750' or about 8.6 acres comprised of a portion of Lot 1, Block 1910-A, Eastern Division which is more situated at the southwest corner of Chacota Street and Ejido Avenue. The entire project site/property is owned by LISD. The project consists of two phases. Phase I is to design and construct a new elementary school within the boundaries of the existing school and Phase II is to demolish the existing school for parking lot additions. Planned construction consists of an approximately 85,000 SF, two-story building serving grades K-5 through N. Bartlett Avenue P.O. Box (78041) Laredo, TX P F TBPE Firm Registration No. F 4097 TBPLS Firm Registration No

27 CoMET FEE SCHEDULE 2014 Unit Cost CONCRETE, CONCRETE AGGREGATES, GROUT, MORTAR & MASONRY Concrete Compressive Strength Tests (minimum of four (4) cylinders per call out) EA $50 Concrete Beam Tests (minimum of four (4) beams per call out) EA $50 Unit Weight Determination (determined with cylinders or beams) EA $30 Air Content Determination (determined with cylinders or beams) EA $25 Temperature Determination (determined with cylinders or beams) EA $25 Concrete Coring (minimum of 6") IN $30 Grout Prisms (minimum set of three (3) per call out) EA $50 Mortar Cubes (minimum set of three (3) per call out) EA $50 Masonry or Block Prisms (minimum set of three (3) per call out) EA $50 ASPHALT, ASPHALT AGGREGATES, AND ASPHALTIC CONCRETE In place Compaction Testing (minimum of three (3) tests per call out) EA $40 Rolling Pattern Determination HR $100 Asphaltic Concrete Coring (2 ) EA $100 Batched Asphaltic Concrete EA $450 SOILS AND AGGREGATES Atterberg Limit Determination (PL, LL, PI) Natural Soil EA $125 Atterberg Limit Determination (PL, LL, PI) Stabilized Soil EA $150 Moisture Density Relationship (ASTM D 698, TEX 114 E) EA $325 Moisture Density Relationship (ASTM D 1557, TEX 113 E) EA $375 Above Moisture Density Relationship with cement or lime treatment EA $50 In Place Field Compaction Tests (ASTM D 2922) EA $35 Earthwork Observation (Monitoring) EA $65 Permeability Tests (Falling Head & Constant Head) EA $250 Grain Size Analysis, Mechanical & Hydrometer EA $150 Sieve Analysis, % passing No. 200 EA $35 Specific Gravity EA $25 Moisture Content Determination EA $25 California Bearing Ratio Soils EA $1,200 Gravelly Soils EA $1,500 Base Materials EA $1,500 STEEL / PIPING Certified Welding Inspections HR $150 Bolt Tightness Inspections HR $150 Reinforcement Bar Inspections HR $100 ENGINEERING SERVICES Project Engineer HR $175 Project Manager HR $100 Administrative HR $65 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Sample Pick Up (If Applicable) HR $45 Expenses (If Applicable) MARK UP 15% Stand By Time HR $50 Travel Time HR $50 Vehicle Mileage MI $0.57 Note: Provide 24 hour notice prior to test service. 1.5 X for Non Regular Working Hours

28 Run Date 06/18/14 03:15 PM Laredo ISD Page No 1 For 09/01/13 - FJEXS01A Expenditure Summary Report Periods Account No/Description EXPENDITURE REPORT BY FUNCTION & OBJECT Adjusted Budget Y-T-D Encumb Period Expended Y-T-D Expended EXPREP Available Balance Percent Used LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES 27,000 27, LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES LLF MISC. CONTRACTED SERVICES 62 PURCHASE & CONTRACTED SVS 27,000 27, PC PC6 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS 3,988 3,988 3,987 3,988 3,987 3, BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 80,000 80, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 27,500 27, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 18,000 18, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 40,000 40, LLF BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 20,000 20, CVC BUILDING PURCHASE-CIVIC CENTER 66 CAPITAL OUTLAY 81 FACILITIES ACQUISTION AND CONSTRUCTION 199 GENERAL OPERATING FUND 2,000,000 2,193,476 2,220,476 2,220,476 2,000,000 2,007,975 2,007,975 2,007,975 2,000,000 2,007,975 2,007,975 2,007, , , , SOFT COST ZACHRY ELEMENTARY ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONSULTANT CONSTRUCTION/SOIL TESTING LABORATORY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FEES CMAR PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES 66 CAPITAL OUTLAY 81 FACILITIES ACQUISTION AND CONSTRUCTION 694 BOND 2014 SERIES 1,575,530 60,000 10,000 1,180,000 5,000 2,830,530 2,830,530 2,830, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,966 1,575,530 60,000 10, , ,790, ,790, ,790,

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UMPQUA Testing Service. PO Box NE Division St. Myrtle Creek, OR Materials Testing and Quality Control Services. Materials Testing and Quality Control Services 2017 Price List & General Terms and Conditions Page 1 of 7 Labor Rates Hourly Rates Concrete Technicians: (ODOT/ACI Certified QCT & CSTT): ----------------------------------