Risk Liability Coverage - Detox Center

The City of Laredo has implemented a local vendor preference ordinance (2018-O-175), which grants a 5% evaluation advantage to local vendors for all informal and formal Requests for Proposals. The current solicitation, titled "Risk Liability Coverage - Detox Center" with the solicitation number FY25-051, was posted on April 10, 2025, and requires submissions by June 25, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Cit-E-Bid or delivered in person to the City Secretary’s Office, with mailed, emailed, telegraphic, or faxed proposals not being accepted. The proposals will be publicly opened and acknowledged on June 26, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the primary contact for inquiries is Tania Herrera, reachable via email or phone. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with ethical standards, requiring vendors to complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, to disclose any conflicts of interest involving city officers or their families. Additional documentation includes general provisions for standard contracts, bid submission instructions, and compliance requirements. The procurement process aligns with transparency and fair competition, encouraging electronic proposal submissions and providing detailed guidelines for bid preparation and submission. The contract aims to secure risk liability coverage for the detox center, ensuring the city’s protection and adherence to local procurement policies while promoting local vendor participation through the established preference.