Leader Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the government will solicit and award this contract in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The bid notice states that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www. ***. *. * is required for entities to do business with and receive funds from the federal government. Businesses will be assigned a Commercial and Government Entities (CAGE) code and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number via the SAM website. Contractors must also be registered with Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at www. ***. *. *

The response deadline for proposals is April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. The bid invitation also states a close date time of 4/21/2026 10:00:00 AM CT.

The bid notice states that 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.

The bid notice states that the award will be based on best value criteria, considering consultant and key personnel experience (40 points), understanding and approach (40 points), and cost breakdown (20 points).

The bid notice requires bidders to demonstrate their understanding of the project requirements and provide a detailed description of their approach to the services outlined in the scope of work. Consultant and key personnel experience is also a key evaluation criterion.

The bid notice mentions that if the vendor does not provide materials in compliance with specifications and/or within the time schedule specified, or neglects or refuses to remove rejected materials, or makes an unauthorized assignment, the contract will be immediately canceled if the problem is not remedied within seven business days.

The bid notice states that samples, when required, must be submitted within the time specified, at no expense to the City of Laredo.

The bid notice states that for solicitations valued at more than $50,000, bidders will have ten calendar days prior to the time the City Council formally considers the contract to submit a written protest. Any request for clarification or additional information must be submitted in writing no later than seven days prior to the scheduled date for opening.

The deadline for submitting proposals is no later than 4 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026.

The bid notice states that invoices shall be provided to FPCS in a timely manner, and the awarded proposer is required to invoice FPCS within 30 days of providing goods and/or services. FPCS will not be responsible for any interest charges and/or late fees due to delayed payment caused by inadequate, incomplete, or inaccurate information provided in invoices.

Proposers shall furnish all data pertinent to warranties or guarantees which may apply to items in the proposal. Proposers may not limit or exclude any implied warranties.

FPCS will apply the best value process in selecting the proposer to be awarded a contract. Purchase price is not the only criteria that will be used in the evaluation process. The selection process will include, but not be limited to, the purchase price, the proposer's overall experience, reputation, expertise, stability and financial responsibility, the quality and range of goods and/or services the firm proposes to provide, the extent to which the goods and/or services meet FPCS needs, the proposer's past relationship with FPCS, the ability to provide service in a reliable, expedient and efficient manner, the total long-term cost to FPCS to acquire the proposer's goods or services, and any other relevant factors specifically listed in the request for proposals.

Friendship seeks organizations with demonstrated expertise in advanced teacher learning and leadership development. Preferred qualifications include extensive experience delivering actionable professional learning for experienced or high-performing educators that directly impact student outcomes, demonstrated success in discussion-based, intellectually rigorous professional learning, evidence of research-based program design grounded in educational theory and classroom practice, experience working with urban school systems, charter networks, or high-need schools, and the ability to provide scalable professional learning models, including embedded field modules or cohort experiences.

FPCS reserves the right to terminate the contract without cause with 60 days prior written notice for convenience and with 30 days prior written notice for cause, if proposer breaches any of the terms therein, including warranties of proposer or if the proposer becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Cause may be construed as, but not limited to, failure to deliver the proper goods and/or services within the proper amount of time, and/or to properly perform any and all services required to FPCS's satisfaction and/or to meet all other obligations and requirements.