Opportunity
City of Laredo Ionwave #Informal Request for Quote
Award for Custom Printed Envelopes for City of Laredo Tax and Alarm Departments
Posted
April 30, 2021
Respond By
May 07, 2021
Identifier
Informal Request for Quote
NAICS
323113
The City of Laredo, Texas, has awarded a contract for the supply of custom printed envelopes for its Tax Assessor-Collector and Alarm Enforcement Division. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Purchasing Department, including the Tax Department and Alarm Enforcement Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Awarded vendor: Mac Paper Converters - Other bidders: Crabar GBF Inc, Safeguard Business System (Texas Premier Safeguard), Blink Marketing Inc, Jayden Graphics Inc., Top Choice International Trading Corp., jose a serrano printing & supplies, ProValueMedia - Products Requested: - 20,000 #10 window envelopes with official city logo and teal lettering for Tax Assessor-Collector - 10,000 #7 envelopes for Alarm Enforcement Division with red lettering, bar code, and postal seal - 10,000 #7 envelopes for Tax Payment with black lettering, bar code, and postal seal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All envelopes must feature the new official City of Laredo logo and specific mailing addresses - Color-specific printing for each envelope type (teal, red, black) - Barcodes and postal seals required on #7 envelopes - Local vendor preference applied in evaluation - Delivery to specified city offices and divisions - The contract was awarded by total to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, with a 5% local vendor preference as per city ordinance.
Description
The City of Laredo issued an informal request for quote for printed envelopes used by the Tax and Alarm departments. The procurement includes three types of envelopes with specific printing and addressing requirements, including official city logos and color specifications. Bidders were encouraged to submit proposals electronically or in person, with mailed, telegraphic, or facsimile bids not considered. The City applies a 5% local vendor preference as per ordinance 2018-O-175. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder in accordance with Texas Local Government Code.