Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend the prebid meeting. Bidders must submit a satisfactory cashiers or certified check, or bidders bond, payable without recourse to the order of the city of laredo, texas, in an amount not less than five percent 5 of the total bid based on the bid which check or bond shall be submitted as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and executed performance and payment bonds within ten 10 days after notice of award of contract to him for contracts in excess of 25, **** without the required check or bond will not be considered. The city of laredo reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any minor irregularities. A bid bond is required to be submitted with each bid proposal. Payment and performance bonds are required for projects in excess of specific amounts. A conflict of interest questionnaire may be required. The city of laredo follows state practices when awarding any and all competitive solicitations. The city may reject a bid if the bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid. Bids and modifications received after the time set for the bid deadline will not be considered. The city may reject all bids or any part of a bid whenever it is deemed necessary. The city has established a local vendor preference ordinance. The city of laredo has established a local vendor preference ordinance **** informal and formal requests for bids for contracts will be evaluated with a 5 preference for local vendors.
The bid notice states esponse deadline: **** 05: 00 pm ct.
All invoices to the city of laredo have a 30 day term from receipt of supplies or completion of services.
This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, in accordance to the provisions of chapters 252 and 271 of the state of texas local government code.
Bidders must submit a satisfactory cashiers or certified check, or bidders bond, payable without recourse to the order of the city of laredo, texas, in an amount not less than five percent 5 of the total bid based on the bid which check or bond shall be submitted as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and executed performance and payment bonds within ten 10 days after notice of award of contract to him for contracts in excess of 25, **** without the required check or bond will not be considered.
Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend the prebid meeting which is scheduled for tuesday, january 20, 2026, at 10: 00 a. m. location: **** daugherty, utilities administration office, laredo, texas ****.
within ten 10 days prior to the time that the city council considers the recommendation of the citys purchasing officer, the protesting vendor must provide written protest to the city purchasing officer.
