FY25-029 Electrical Services Traffic Safety

The City of Laredo has issued a solicitation for electrical services related to traffic safety, designated as FY25-029, with a response deadline of January 6, 2025. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals electronically via Cit-E-Bid or in person, with sealed hand-delivered bids accepted at the City Secretary’s Office until 5:00 P.M. on the deadline date. The bids will be publicly opened and acknowledged the following day at 11:00 A.M. Bidders are instructed to clearly mark their sealed bids with the solicitation number and project description. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the primary contact for inquiries is Pedro Paredes. A key aspect of the procurement process involves compliance with the City of Laredo’s local vendor preference ordinance 2018-O-175, which grants a 5% preference to local vendors when evaluating bids. Additionally, vendors must adhere to Texas Local Government Code requirements by submitting a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) to disclose any potential conflicts of interest involving city officers or their family members, ensuring transparency and ethical standards. The solicitation is part of the city’s broader efforts to procure services efficiently while promoting local business participation, with detailed instructions provided for bid submission, compliance, and related documentation.