Newsletter Government Bids & RFPs

The response deadline for proposals is August 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM CT.

Invoices to the City of Laredo have a 30-day term from receipt of supplies or completion of services. Discount terms are computed from the date of receipt and acceptance of supplies or services.

The contract will be awarded based on evaluated criteria, selecting bidders who provide the best value to the City of Laredo, considering proposed price and other factors.

Selected firms must have a minimum of five years of experience in tourism marketing and demonstrate expertise in tourism advertising and marketing, with an understanding of the tourism market and challenges specific to Laredo, Texas.

The contract may be terminated with 30 days' prior written notice, with or without cause. Failure to comply with certain conditions may result in contract cancellation.

For solicitations over $50,000, bidders have ten calendar days prior to the City Council's formal consideration of the contract to submit a written protest.

Violation of the no-contact provision with city officials during the solicitation period may lead to disqualification of the offer.

The period of performance is anticipated to be one 12-month base period with four 12-month options, with a period of performance from 07/31/2026 to 07/30/2031.

Qualified contractors must provide company name, location, contact information, business size, UEI number, specific product details, availability through government contract vehicle or open market, and a capabilities statement not exceeding 5 pages.

File extensions . bat, . cmd, . com, . exe, . pif, . rar, . scr, . vbs, . hta, . cpl, and . zip files are not allowable and application materials submitted with these extensions cannot be considered.

Orders shall be delivered within fourteen 14 days after receipt of order. Orders shall be delivered within fourteen 14 days after receipt of order.

Prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days. erms, prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.

The bidder guarantees all equipment, materials and/or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance. The bidder to who a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of worcester all equipment, materials andor workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance

Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications.

The procurement officer shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The procurement officer shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

If the successful bidder fails to make delivery or complete contract within time specified, the city reserves the right to make the purchase on such orders at the open market and charge any excess over contract price to the account of the successful bidder. Should the successful bidder fail to make delivery or complete contract within time specified, the city reserves the right to make the purchase on such orders at the open market and charge any excess over contract price to the account of the successful bidder

Color samples of letterhead and business cards indicating registry and color consistency must be submitted and received by the purchasing division within 48 hours notice. Color samples of letterhead and business cards indicating registry and color consistency must be submitted and received by the purchasing division within 48 hours notice.

Any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days before scheduled bid opening date. Any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date.

Failure to provide samples may be cause for disqualification. Failure to provide samples may be cause for disqualification.

Deliverables include access to media and social media monitoring within 15 calendar days after award, access to the media/journalist database within 15 calendar days after award, and training within 15 calendar days after award.

Quotes will be evaluated on a best value for government acceptable basis.