Opportunity
City of Laredo Ionwave #IFB 2026-084
Zacate Creek Environmental Maintenance Services Solicitation – City of Laredo, TX
Posted
August 29, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
IFB 2026-084
NAICS
561730, 562998
This opportunity from the City of Laredo seeks environmental maintenance services for Zacate Creek. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo, Purchasing Division, City Secretary Office - Contact: Griselda Hidalgo - Scope of Services: - Monthly maintenance cycles (12 per year) for Zacate Creek, including: - Trash, debris, and rubbish collection - Mowing, lawn maintenance, trimming, and pruning of trees - Cleaning and scraping of concrete channel - Removal and disposal of waste at City landfill - Maintenance from Iturbide/Market to Rio Grande River: - Vegetation and trash removal - Pruning/trimming large trees - Mowing/cutting vegetated areas - Cleaning storm drains/outfalls - Disposal at City landfill - Optional services: - Additional trash and debris collection (without mowing) - Zacate Waterfall maintenance (trash, debris, litter, branches) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must provide all labor, equipment, and disposal services - Notable Requirements: - 5% local vendor preference per city ordinance - Mandatory completion of Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusive Affidavit, and Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) - Proposals must be submitted electronically or by hand delivery; other methods are not accepted - Contract Details: - Initial term: 2 years - Option to extend for an additional 2 years - Month-to-month extensions up to 3 months if needed - Renewals require written notification and are contingent on funding - Project maps provided as attachments (A-E) for service areas
Description
This solicitation is an invitation for qualified vendors to submit bids for the Zacate Creek Maintenance project in Laredo, Texas. The project involves environmental services for Zacate Creek maintenance. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals electronically or by hand delivery by the deadline of September 18, 2026. The City of Laredo has a local vendor preference ordinance providing a 5% preference for local vendors.