City of Laredo Ionwave #RFB 2026-091

City of Laredo iHydrant Replacement Project: Removal, Disposal, and Installation of Hydrants

The City of Laredo Utilities Department is launching the iHydrant Replacement Project to upgrade its water infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Utilities Department, Purchasing Division - Project Scope: - Removal and disposal of 100 existing hydrants - Installation of 75 five-foot iHydrants and 25 four-foot iHydrants - Valve adjustments as needed based on field conditions - Concrete repair/restoration allowance (quantity: 40,000) - Landscaping repair/restoration allowance (quantity: 10,000) - Products/Services Requested: - iHydrant units (no specific OEM or part numbers provided) - Removal and disposal services for hydrants - Installation services for new hydrants - Site restoration services (concrete and landscaping) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Internal smart monitoring components are excluded and handled separately - All work includes labor, equipment, excavation, connections, fittings, backfill, compaction, site restoration, and valve adjustments - Contract awarded to lowest responsive responsible bidder - Strict adherence to bid submission requirements - OEMs: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; iHydrant is referenced as the product type - Vendors: - No specific vendors are named; open to qualified bidders

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting bids for the removal and disposal of iHydrants for the City of Laredo Utilities Department. The procurement is conducted through an Invitation For Bid process. Vendors are encouraged to submit bids electronically via Cit-E-Bid, though hand-delivered bids will also be accepted until the deadline. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor irregularities. Bids must be submitted by September 29, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026.

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