Resler Drive Extension
At a glance
- What: Construction contract for the Resler Drive Extension, awarded to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for an estimated $12,598,962.57, funded under the 2022 voter-approved Community Progress bond.
- Where it stands: Awarded 7-0 on September 1, 2026 (Solicitation 2026-0429) after Council extended the contract term from 144 to 239 workweek days.
- Next: Construction to begin; no notice-to-proceed date in the records read.
Award
- Base Bid I $12,598,962.57; low bid, unit-price construction contract; the City Engineer may approve price-neutral changes within budget.
- First motion, carried unanimously: revise the contract term from 144 to 239 workweek days. Second motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Chávez, seconded by Niño, carried 7-0 (Boyar Trejo absent): award as revised.
- Mayor Johnson verbally disclosed a contribution from the principal owner of the contractor. Chávez and Acevedo commented; Mack commented.
Statement of Chávez (attached to the minutes)
- Said the project has long been sought by the Enchanted Hills community, which is landlocked on the other side of Resler; cited growth nearby, the Hospitals of Providence and Fire Station 36, and a new elementary school planned in the neighborhood.
- Called it a safety and quality-of-life issue and thanked Rodriguez, City engineers, the City Manager, the City Attorney and Purchasing.
See also Montwood Drive Extension.
Sources
- City Council regular meeting minutes, September 1, 2026: https://elpasotexas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1432579&GUID=C9250B33-6C9D-497C-8907-C807019F5775
Log
2026-09-01 - City Council
Item 29 awarded to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for $12,598,962.57 after the term was revised from 144 to 239 workweek days.