Proposers may submit their Request for Proposal electronically through the use of Cit-E-Bid or in person - hand delivery. Bids without the required check or original bond will NOT be considered. Mailed responses (i.e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic, email or facsimile responses will NOT be considered. Copies of the construction plans and specifications may be viewed and/or downloaded free of charge from the City of Laredo website at: https://www.cityoflaredo.com https://cityoflaredo.ionwave.net/ Companies may submit their Request for Proposal electronically through the use of Cit-E-Bid and you must register as a supplier/consultant prior to submitting. If bidder needs to hand-deliver sealed Request For Bid, please follow the steps below: MANUAL REQUEST FOR BID DROP OFF-PROCEDURES Note: Manual Proposals will be accepted at the City Secretary's office on or before the specified date and time. 1. Please make sure that the bid is in a sealed envelope marked with the following: Request for Proposal Title Name of Company submitting Proposal Address of Company submitting Proposal Phone number of Company submitting Proposal 2. Please notify front desk downstairs that you are there to drop off a Request for Proposal with the City Secretary's office. The front desk receptionist will notify the City Secretary's office to receive the package. 3. All persons shall follow specific instructions to deliver their bid(s) to the City Secretary's office. (We highly recommend persons to wait to receive a copy of the time-stamped envelope.) Thank you for your understanding and help at this time of trying to stay healthy and safe.
Background
The TIRZ #1 Iturbide Street Improvements Project is initiated by the City of Laredo's Engineering Department. The project aims to enhance the infrastructure along Iturbide Street in downtown Laredo, focusing on improving pedestrian and vehicular access through various construction activities.
The goal is to create a more functional and aesthetically pleasing urban environment that supports the city's mission of providing quality services to its residents.
Work Details
The project involves the construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter, brick pavers, concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, storm drainage systems, lighting, electrical installations, trees, and irrigation across five blocks along Iturbide Street.
Specific tasks include:
- Demolishing existing concrete sidewalks (6229 SF)
- Driveways (975 SF)
- Curb & gutter (1626 LF)
- Asphalt pavement & concrete pavement (4900 SF)
- Removing bollards (2 EA)
Additionally, new constructions will include:
- Concrete sidewalks (6700 SF)
- 12" concrete pavement (1000 SF)
- Type ‘A’ curb and gutter (991 LF)
- ADA ramps (Type 1: 2 EA; Type 10: 1 EA)
- Detectable warning pavers (197 SF)
- Vehicular pavers (1263 SF)
- Pedestrian pavers (2195 SF)
- Various drainage components including junction boxes and curb boxes.
Period of Performance
The construction contract time for the project is set for one hundred eighty (180) working days from the notice to proceed.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed in downtown Laredo along Iturbide Street.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a Company Information Questionnaire, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Non-Collusive Affidavit, Discretionary Contracts Disclosure, and Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295).
Bidders are required to have appropriate insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. Additionally, bidders must not be currently debarred or suspended from receiving contracts from any political subdivision or agency of the State of Texas.
