City Manager Delegation
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · August 21, 2025
Agenda
City of San Antonio
City Manager Delegation
Agenda Posted Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Approval Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Ordinance No. 2025-01-30-0080, approved on January 30, 2025, authorized the City Manager or
designee to approve and execute contracts for fleet acquisitions funded in the annual adopted
budget, contracts in amounts less than $1 million for architecture and engineering, construction,
and professional and other services, and contracts in amounts less than $2.5 million for goods
and supplies, as permitted by law and procured in accordance with the City’s Administrative
Directive on Purchasing and Procurement Guidelines and Procedures. Through this ordinance,
City Manager or designee approves the following contracts, 7 calendar days after agenda posted
date.
The following restrictions on communications apply to City solicitations. Respondents are
prohibited from contacting City officials, as defined by §2-62 of the City Code of the City of San
Antonio, regarding the proposal/bid from the time the solicitation has been released until the
contract award is posted as an agenda item at a City Manager Contract Approval Review meeting
and City employees from the time the proposal/bid has been released until the contract is
approved by City Manager, 7 calendar days after agenda posted date.
If you have any questions regarding the contracts listed below, please contact the Finance
Department’s Procurement Division at 210-207-5734 or at purchweb@sanantonio.gov.
Goods and Supplies
1. Annual Contract for Citywide Electrolyte Replacement Drinks
ID#: 25-208602
Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
This citywide annual contract is for the purchase and delivery of electrolyte thirst
replacement drinks to be utilized by various City departments such as the San Antonio Fire
Department, the San Antonio Police Department, and the Public Works Department. These
drinks include a variety of flavors, brands, forms and sizes. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of
Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
City Programs:
SBEDA Program - SBEDA tools were not applied
Local Preference Program - lowest responsive bid awarded to a local vendor
Awarded Vendor(s): Triple-S Steel Supply, LLC
Term of Contract: Upon award through June 30, 2028, with two, one-year renewal options
Total Contract Value: $105,000
Annual Contract Value: $21,000
Funding Source: Funds are not encumbered; expenditures will be in accordance with the
departments’ adopted budget approved by City Council.
2. Annual Contract for Subscription for Digital Library Powered by MakeMake for the San
Antonio Public Library (SAPL)
ID#: 25-208784
Procurement Method: Request for Offer (RFO) – Sole Source
This annual contract will provide an online digital platform for the San Antonio Public
Library (SAPL) for patrons to access over 500 eBooks, animated and interactive in Spanish
for juvenile readers, ages 3 to 16 years. This subscription will allow 24/7 unlimited remove
access and at all library locations for patrons with library cards. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of
Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
City Programs:
SBEDA Program – SBEDA tools were not applied
Local Preference Program – not applicable to this contract
Awarded Vendor(s): Lectorum Publications, Inc.
Term of Contract: Upon award for 3 years (year-to-year basis) with two, one year renewal
options Total Contract Value: $130,000
Annual Contract Value: $26,000
Funding Source: General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for future years is
contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget.
Architecture and Engineering
3. New Regional Park Phase I (District 6) Additional Design Services
ID#: 25-209089
Procurement Method: Amendment
This is an amendment to a professional design services agreement for additional schematic
design services for the entire 22-acre New Regional Park in Council District 6, beyond
Phase I design elements, to further develop the approved master plan. Focus will be on four
vignettes with multiple and different areas of activity and features detailed in the rendered
plans and elevations. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public
Works]
City Programs:
SBEDA Program – SBEDA tools were not applied
Local Preference Program – not applicable to this amendment
Awarded Vendor(s): Halff Associates, Inc.
Term of Contract: Until completion of services
Total Contract Value: Increased by $159,420; total contract value not to exceed $933,997
Funding Source: 2022 General Obligation Bond
Construction
4. Public Service Tech Center (Central Police Substation) Chiller Replacement
ID#: 25-208723
Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
This is a construction contract to be managed by the Building and Equipment Services
Department (BESD) for the replacement of two air-cooled 90-ton chillers and associated
chilled water pumps, new filter feeder, air separator, and expansion tank at the San Antonio
Police Central Substation, located at 515 S. Frio St. Work will also include reinsulating and
heat tracing the existing outdoor chilled water piping within the chiller yard, and
modifications to the existing chilled water piping and electrical power circuitry for
extending and connecting to the new chillers and pumps. Testing, adjusting, and balancing
of the new chillers and pumps will be performed to commission the new HVAC equipment
system and the modified building controls systems. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager;
Jorge Perez, Director, Building & Equipment Services]
City Programs:
SBEDA Program - applied 16% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal.
Awarded vendor has committed to meet this goal
Local Preference Program – not applicable to this contract.
Awarded Vendor(s): Yates Company, LLC
Term of Contract: 210 Calendar Days
Total Contract Value: $691,500
Funding Source: Funding in the amount of $84,900 is available from the Facility Service
Fund. Remaining $606,600 is within the Deferred Maintenance Program - Tax Notes.
5. Emergency Operations Center Chiller Replacement
ID#: 25-208721
Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
This is a construction contract to be managed by the Building and Equipment Services
Department (BESD), for the replacement of two air-cooled 183-ton chillers and associated
chilled water pumps, expansion tank, filter feeder, and the pump’s Variable Frequency
Drives (VFDs) at the Emergency Operations Center. Scope of work also includes
modifications to the existing chilled water piping and electrical power circuitry to extend
and connect to the new equipment. Testing, adjusting, and balancing of the new chillers and
pumps will be performed to commission the new HVAC equipment system. [John Peterek,
Assistant City Manager; Jorge Perez, Director, Building & Equipment Services]
City Programs:
SBEDA Program - applied 16% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal.
Awarded vendor has committed to meet this goal
Local Preference Program - not applicable to this contract.
Awarded Vendor(s): Jack Laurence Corporation
Term of Contract: 210 Calendar Days
Total Contract Value: $742,730
Funding Source: Deferred Maintenance Program – Tax Notes