Water Barrel Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery must be within 24 hours from the time the order is placed.

The city will render payment to the successful bidders by check or electronic funds transfer on a net 30-day basis after receipt of an invoice.

The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components of the equipment. A statement shall be attached with the bid setting out the conditions of the warranty. The manufacturer's standard warranty shall be furnished.

All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This determination may involve factors such as price, conformity to specifications, financial ability, previous performance, facilities, equipment, availability of repair parts, experience, delivery promise, terms of payments, compatibility, and other objective factors.

Bidders must be qualified vendors and submit a bid that conforms to the specifications and performance standards set forth by the city.

Bidders may be disqualified for reasons such as failure to use bid forms, lack of signature, failure to properly complete the bid form, evidence of collusion, unauthorized alteration of the bid form, or failure to submit a required bid bond.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit their proposals electronically through use of CiteBid or in person - hand delivery. Mailed bids (i. e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic, emails or facsimile bids will not be considered.

All invoices to the City of Laredo have a 30-day term from receipt of supplies or completion of services. Discount terms will be computed from the date of receipt and acceptance of supplies or 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 are required to submit tank specifications and drawings/pictures of the tank. The landfill will review and approve the specifications based on the department's needs.

When the contractor cannot abide by the terms and conditions of this contract, the city reserves the right to purchase on the open market, and charge the contractor the difference between the contract price and the open market purchase price, which constitutes a total breach of contract and shall cause for termination.

A protest must be submitted in writing to the City Purchasing Officer within ten (10) days prior to the time that the City Council considers the recommendation of the City's Purchasing Officer.

The city may reject a bid if the bidder misstates or conceals any material fact, the bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirements, the bidder is in arrears on existing contracts or taxes, or if bids are conditional.