Opportunity
City of Laredo Ionwave #IFB 2026-077
City of Laredo Solicits Multi-Year Supply of Ready Mix Cement and Concrete Products
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
IFB 2026-077
NAICS
327320, 423320
The City of Laredo is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to supply Ready Mix Cement and various classes of concrete for its Public Works Department and other city departments. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo, Purchasing Division - Contact: Tania Herrera, City of Laredo Purchasing - Products Requested: - Ready Mix Cement in multiple strength classes (3000, 3600, 4000, 5000 PSI) - High Early Strength concrete mix (3000 PSI) - Various classes of concrete (A, B, C, D, H, S) with specific bag counts and compressive strength requirements - Coarse and fine aggregates conforming to ASTM C33 standards, with detailed gradation and deleterious substance limits - Clean water for mixing, free from deleterious materials - Quantities: - Estimated 2,500 to 10,000 cubic yards per year per concrete type - Notable Requirements: - Delivery to job sites within city limits within 4 hours of order - Trip surcharge applies for deliveries of 4 cubic yards or less - Penalty of $10/hour per cubic yard for late deliveries - Bidders must provide a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, notarized Non-Collusive Affidavit, and certified laboratory test reports - Contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5% preference for local vendors - Contract term is two years, with options for two additional two-year extensions and possible month-to-month extensions - No specific OEMs or brand names are specified; the solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers meeting the technical requirements.
Description
The City of Laredo is soliciting bids for the purchase of Ready Mix Cement for the Public Works and various City Departments. Bidders are encouraged to submit bids electronically via Cit-E-Bid or hand delivery; mailed, telegraphic, email, or fax bids will not be considered. The City has a local vendor preference ordinance providing a 5% preference for local vendors. Required attachments include a Conflict of Interest Form, Non-Collusive Affidavit Form, and Source of Material & Certified Laboratory Test Report. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.