City of Laredo Ionwave #FY23-013

City of Laredo Awards Annual Ready Mix Concrete Supply Contract to GO-CRETE LLC

This opportunity involves the City of Laredo's annual contract award for the supply and delivery of ready mix cement for Public Works and other city departments: - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo, Purchasing Division (Public Works) - OEMs and Vendors: - GO-CRETE LLC (awarded vendor and manufacturer) - Products Requested: - Multiple classes of ready mix concrete: - Class A, B, C Concrete (5000 PSI): 10,000 cubic yards/year - Class A, B, C Concrete (4000 PSI): 10,000 cubic yards/year - Class A, B, C Concrete (3600 PSI): 10,000 cubic yards/year - Class A, B, C Concrete (3000 PSI): 10,000 cubic yards/year - High Early Strength Concrete Mix (3000 PSI): 10,000 cubic yards/year - Aggregates and water conforming to ASTM C33 standards - Trip surcharge for small deliveries (three cubic yards or less) - Notable Requirements: - Delivery to job sites within city limits within 4 hours of request - Certified laboratory test reports (no older than one year) required - Compliance with detailed material composition, gradation, and strength specifications - Local vendor preference ordinance (5% preference) - Award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Estimated contract value: $250,000 annually - Period of performance: One-year base with up to three one-year extensions and possible three-month extension - Place of performance: City of Laredo, TX (job sites within city limits) - All products must meet specified compressive strength, slump, and water-cement ratio requirements per class - No specific part numbers provided; detailed technical specifications and gradation charts included as attachments

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting bids for a contract to supply Ready Mix Cement for Public Works and various departments. The contract will be awarded to a third vendor or vendors, with bids evaluated under a local vendor preference ordinance providing a 5% preference for local vendors. Bidders must submit certified laboratory test reports, non-collusive affidavits, and conflict of interest questionnaires as part of their bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Texas Local Government Code.

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