Calibration of Lab Equipment - Health Department

The City of Laredo is seeking bids for the calibration of laboratory equipment for its Health Department, with a posting date of November 1, 2024, and a response deadline of November 8, 2024. Bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically through Cit-E-Bid or in person at the City’s Purchasing Division Office, with mailed, emailed, telegraphic, or facsimile submissions not accepted. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $200,000 and falls under NAICS code 334516, indicating a focus on laboratory instrument manufacturing or calibration services. The City emphasizes a local vendor preference policy established by ordinance 2018-O-175, granting a 5% evaluation advantage to local vendors during bid assessments. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Raul Soto, reachable via email. Supporting documentation includes detailed instructions for completing conflict of interest questionnaires, ensuring compliance with Texas ethics laws, and clarifying vendor disclosure obligations. Additional documents involve specific RFQs and addenda for related projects, such as signage printing and fire engine bids, as well as an invitation to bid for garage door installation at a Missouri EMS facility, illustrating the City’s broader procurement activities. Overall, the contract emphasizes transparency, legal compliance, and local economic support, with clear procedures for bid submission and evaluation to facilitate fair competition among qualified vendors.