Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF LAREDOV
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City of Laredo seeks bids for 16" waterline replacement along IH35. Pre-bid meeting on April 9, 2026. Electronic bids preferred. Project estimated over $4 million. Bid guarantee of 5% required. Submission deadline May 14, 2026.
Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Location: 5816 Daugherty, Utilities Administration Office, Laredo, Texas 78041. The City of Laredo reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any minor irregularities. **If the bidder submits both an electronic bid and a properly completed manual bid, the Purchasing Division will use the electronic bid to determine the total bid amount of the bid. If the bidder submits an electronic bid and a manual bid that is not complete, the Purchasing Division will use the electronic bid to determine the total bid amount of the bid. Bid 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. ** ***Bidders must submit a satisfactory cashier’s or certified check, or bidder’s bond, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Laredo, Texas, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid based on the bid which check or bond shall be submitted as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and executed performance and payment bonds within ten (10) days after Notice of Award of contract to him for contracts in excess of $25,000.00. Bids without the required check or bond will NOT be considered. *** --- Q&A --- Q1: Can you please confirm whether there is any DBE documentation or forms required to be submitted at the time of bid? If not, please advise what DBE documentation will be required, and when it must be submitted, to demonstrate compliance with the DBE goal or to document Good Faith Efforts in the event the goal is not met. A1: This will be addressed in the addendum. Submitted: 4/22/2026 02:09:16 PM (CT) Q2: Would you please post the pre-bid meeting attendees list? A2: List will be posted on 4/24/26 after 4:00 PM. Submitted: 4/14/2026 09:41:56 AM (CT) Q3: Can bidding contractors submit electronic proposals via ionwave or will hard copies be required? A3: Yes, vendors can submit their proposal through IONWAVE. No hardcopies required unless the proposal is hand delivered. Submitted: 4/6/2026 11:32:51 AM (CT) Q4: Is there an estimated cost range? A4: Over 4 Million Submitted: 3/27/2026 11:30:15 AM (CT)
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