This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Laredo, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Laredo has established a local vendor preference ordinance 2018-O-175. All informal and formal Requests for bids for contracts will be evaluated with a 5% preference for local vendors. Rejection of Bids: The City may reject a bid if: (a) Bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid. (b) Bid does not strictly conform to the law or the requirements of the bid. (c) Bidder is in arrears on existing contracts or taxes with the City of Laredo. (d) If bids are conditional. Bidder may qualify their bid for acceptance by the City on an "ALL OR NONE" basis. An "ALL OR NONE" basis bid must include all items in the specifications. (e) In the event that a bidder is delinquent in the payment of City taxes on the day the bids are opened, including state and local taxes, such fact shall constitute grounds for rejection of the bid or cancellation of the contract. A bidder is considered delinquent, regardless of any contract or agreed judgments to pay such delinquent taxes. (f) No bid submitted herein shall be considered unless the bidder warrants that, upon execution of a contract with the City of Laredo, bidder will not engage in employment practices such as discriminating against employees because of race, color, sex, creed, or national origin. Bidder will submit such reports as the City may therefore require assuring compliance with said practices. (g) The City may reject all bids or any part of a bid whenever it is deemed necessary. (h) The City may waive any minor informalities or irregularities in any bid. Bids and modifications received after the time set for the bid deadline will not be considered. Late bids will be returned to the bidder unopened. Question Deadline 11/07/2024 If any person contemplating submitting a bid for this contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of the specifications, or other bid documents or any part thereof, they may submit to the City Purchasing Agent which must be submitted in writing through email seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date for opening to: CITY OF LAREDO PURCHASING AGENT Miguel A. Pescador 5512 Thomas Ave, Laredo, TX 78041 mpescador@ci.laredo.tx.us or electronically. Award of Contract: (a) 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. Definition of lowest responsive and responsible bidder as per the Institute for Public Procurement is: "Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder: The bidder who fully complied with all of the bid requirements and whose past performance, reputation, and financial capability is deemed acceptable, and who has offered the most advantageous pricing or cost benefit, based on the criteria stipulated in the bid documents." (b) The City reserves the right to accept any item or group of items in the bid specifications, unless the bidder qualifies it's bid by specific limitation. Proof: The bidder shall bear the burden of proof of compliance with the City of Laredo specifications. (c) A written award of acceptance (a duly approved purchase order or Letter of Award) furnished by the City to the successful bidder results in a binding contract without further action by either party. These Terms and Conditions shall be the basis and governing document of the binding contract. (d) A duly authorize purchase order number shall reference item/services description, item number, quantity and price. Invoices shall reference the assign purchase order number to avoid any duplication (2 CFR 200.318 (d)). (e) Prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Laredo, Texas, unless otherwise specified in the invitation to bid. The place of delivery shall be that set forth in the bid specifications and/or purchase order. (f) Title & Risk of Loss: The title and risk of loss of goods shall not pass to the City of Laredo until the City actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery. The terms of this agreement is "no arrival, no sale". (g) Delivery time and prompt payment discounts will be considered in breaking ties. In the event of a tie bid, the successful bidder will be determined by choosing lots at the City Council meeting chambers. (h) The City of Laredo shall give written notice to the contractor (supplier) if any of the following conditions exist: 1. Contractor does not provide materials in compliance with specifications and/or within the time schedule specified in bid. 2. Contractor neglects or refuses to remove materials or equipment which have been rejected by the City of Laredo if found not to comply with the specifications. 3. The contractor makes an unauthorized assignment for the benefit of any contractor. Upon receiving written notification from the City that one of the above conditions has occurred, the contractor must remedy the problem within ten (10) calendar days, to the complete satisfaction of the City, or the contract will be immediately canceled. 4. Contract terms are the responsibility of the awarded vendor(s) and the respective City user department(s).