Tire Lease/Purchase “El Metro” – Laredo Transit Management Inc.

The City of Laredo is seeking competitive bids for a three‑year tire lease/purchase contract to supply its transit fleet (“El Metro”). Bids may be submitted electronically via Cit‑E‑Bid or hand‑delivered to City Hall. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the best value, with a 5 % preference for local vendors under the city’s local vendor ordinance. The scope includes provision, maintenance, and possible replacement of tires for all transit buses over the contract term. • Contract length: 3 years • Mandatory bid deadline: 5:00 PM CT, 19 Oct 2026 • Electronic submission preferred; hand‑delivery also accepted • Local vendor preference: 5 % • Opening of bids: 10 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM • Required specifications available on Cit‑E‑Bid portal • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.