City of Laredo Ionwave #FY26-ENG-01 Addendum 1

Construction of Jefferson Convenience Center - Phase 1 (City of Laredo, TX)

This opportunity from the City of Laredo Engineering Department seeks bids for the construction of the Jefferson Convenience Center - Phase 1. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Engineering Department - Scope of Work: - Construction of reinforced concrete surfaces: - 72,500 SF of 7-inch heavy duty reinforced concrete (4000 PSI) - 7,150 SF of 10-inch reinforced concrete (4000 PSI) with embedded steel plates - Site preparation including 8-inch subgrade (7,950 SY), clearing, grubbing, and demolition - Construction of ADA-compliant ramps and landings (4 units) - Installation of curb and gutter (1,000 LF), valley gutters, and concrete bollards (6 units) - Vehicular ramp (4-foot high) with 6-foot walls - Extension of utility lines: - Underground electrical line - Sewer line extension with 3 manholes (780 LF) - Water line extension with meter and backflow preventor (200 LF) - Removal and replacement of fencing: - Existing fence and gate removal (40 LF) - Chain-link fence and gate installation (750 LF) - Traffic control, silt fence (1,100 LF), stabilized construction entrance, and concrete wash pit - $100,000 contingency allowance for unforeseen costs - Products/Services Requested: - All materials, machinery, equipment, labor, and related services for the above scope - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; steel and concrete must comply with Build America, Buy America Act - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal labor standards (Davis Bacon Act, Equal Opportunity Clause, Wage Determination, HUD requirements) - Mandatory bid deposit of at least 5% of total base bid - Bonds and insurance required for contracts over $50,000 - Strict submission procedures for electronic and manual bids - Construction plans and specifications available for download - $100,000 contingency allowance included - Period of Performance: - 90 working days from notice to proceed; liquidated damages apply for late completion - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely in the range of $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 based on scope and quantities - Potential Competitors: - Major regional and national construction firms specializing in municipal infrastructure and concrete work - Competing Products/Solutions: - Alternative reinforced concrete systems, steel plate suppliers, fencing solutions, and utility line contractors

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation For Bid issued by the City of Laredo for the construction of the Jefferson Convenience Center - Phase 1. The project involves constructing 72,500 square feet of 7-inch heavy duty reinforced concrete, 7,150 square feet of 10-inch reinforced concrete with embedded steel plates, curb and gutter, a 4-foot height vehicular ramp with 6-foot walls, valley gutters, extension of utility lines, clearing and grubbing, demolition, ADA ramps at driveways, fence removal and replacement, and subsidiary work. The construction contract time is 90 working days. Bidders are encouraged to submit bids electronically or by hand delivery, with specific procedures for manual bid drop-off. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026.

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