City of Laredo Ionwave #RFP 2026-061

City of Laredo Solicits Comprehensive Used Tire Management Services

The City of Laredo is seeking proposals for comprehensive used tire management services to support its solid waste operations: - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Purchasing Division - Scope of Services: - Collection, transportation, processing, and beneficial reuse or disposal of up to 4,000 tons of used tires annually - Includes passenger, truck, and off-road tires generated by City operations - Contractor must provide containers, scheduled and on-call pickups, and ensure transportation complies with all regulations - Emphasis on environmentally compliant, cost-effective solutions - Minimum 80% of tires must be diverted to beneficial reuse (e.g., tire-derived fuel, crumb rubber, civil engineering, or recycling into products); disposal is discouraged and must be justified - Monthly and annual reporting required - Contractor must maintain required insurance and achieve at least a 95% on-time pickup rate - Vendor Requirements: - Minimum 5 years of experience in used tire management - Proven capacity to handle the specified volume - Pricing: - All-inclusive per-ton pricing for collection, transportation, and processing/recycling - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with Texas Local Government Code and City ordinances - Local vendor preference applies (5% evaluation preference) - Detailed insurance, compliance, and reporting obligations - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers in the used tire management industry.

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting proposals for used tire management services related to solid waste. The solicitation encourages local vendors by providing a 5% preference under the local vendor preference ordinance 2018-O-175. Proposals must be submitted electronically or by hand delivery by June 16, 2026, and mailed, telegraphic, email, or facsimile bids will not be considered. The contract will be awarded based on best value considering price and other factors according to Texas Local Government Code.

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