SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF LAREDOV
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City of Laredo seeks consulting services for utility billing modernization including AMI and AMR metering strategy review and CIS implementation oversight. Electronic submissions preferred. No pricing required. Project phases with a 90-day target for Phase 1. Proposals due March 12, 2026.
The City of Laredo strongly encourages electronic bid submissions through Cit-E-Bid, which is the preferred method for bid delivery. Electronic submissions help ensure timely receipt and efficient processing. While electronic submission is preferred, hand-delivered proposals will also be accepted. If submitting in person, proposals will also be received at City Hall. Vendors/contractors submitting hand-delivered bids to the City Secretary’s Office on the due date must allow sufficient time for check-in at the City Hall reception desk. The City is not responsible for any delays caused by the check-in process. Bids will not be accepted after the specified deadline, regardless of circumstances. Please plan accordingly to ensure timely submission. The City of Laredo reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive any minor irregularities. ******If the bidder submits both an electronic proposal and a properly completed manual proposal, the Purchasing Division will use the electronic proposal. If the bidder submits an electronic proposal and a manual proposal that is not complete, the Purchasing Division will use the electronic proposal.********** Proposals forms can be downloaded and printed through Cit-E-Bid. *****Mailed Proposals (i.e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic, or facsimile proposals will not be considered.******** --- Q&A --- Q1: Section 17.4 (page 7) indicates that a 'Signed Price Schedule' is a required form for this submittal. However, this form is not included in the RFQ , and Section 20.1 (page 9) states that respondents should not include any pricing or fee information. Could the City please clarify if a Price Schedule is required for this Statement of Qualifications? If so, could the City please provide the required form? A1: No price schedule will be accepted. Change has been made to the RFQ. Replaced RFQ 2026-049 with revised RFQ 2026-049 Revised 222826 Submitted: 2/27/2026 08:03:56 AM (CT) Q2: Regarding the City’s 11-point font requirement, would the City allow exceptions for graphics, captions, and tables? A2: No. For consistency, proposers must comply with the 11-point font requirement as stated, including graphics, captions, and tables. Submitted: 2/26/2026 10:07:33 AM (CT) Q3: Section 24.1.10 references the preparation of procurement ready documentation. Can the City confirm whether these materials are intended to support vendor selection for both the CIS and the AMI/AMR solutions, or for the CIS only? A3: Procurement-ready documentation is intended to support vendor selection for both the CIS and the AMI/AMR solutions Submitted: 2/26/2026 10:07:08 AM (CT) Q4: Recognizing the target of 90 days to complete Phase 1, are there fiscal year, budget, contractual, or operational milestones that should inform our proposed schedule and timeline for phases 2 - 5? A4: Other than the 90-day target for Phase 1, no additional fiscal year, budget, contractual, or operational milestones are being provided to constrain the schedule for Phases 2–5. Proposers should recommend realistic durations and sequencing for each phase. Progression beyond each phase will be subject to City/Utility review and authorization; each phase is gated and may proceed (or not) at the City/Utility’s discretion. Submitted: 2/26/2026 10:06:46 AM (CT)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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