Monument) (POW/MIA Memorial (Monument) at City Cemetery

The City of Laredo is seeking bids for the design, fabrication, and installation of a POW/MIA Memorial monument to be placed in the city cemetery. This is an informal bid (Invitation for Bid) with a local vendor preference ordinance that gives a 5% advantage to Laredo‑based firms. Bids may be submitted electronically via Cit‑E‑Bid or delivered in person to the Purchasing Division. The bid window opens 8/21/2026 and closes 9/8/2026. Questions must be submitted by 8/26/2026. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required. The scope includes monument design, material procurement (likely stone or bronze), site preparation, and final installation. The contractor must comply with all city construction standards and obtain any required permits. • Location: City Cemetery, Laredo, TX • Bid type: Informal/Invitation for Bid with 5% local vendor preference • Submission deadline: 9/8/2026 11:00 AM CT • Question cutoff: 8/26/2026 • Delivery methods: Cit‑E‑Bid or hand‑delivery to 5512 Thomas Ave • Expected work: design, fabrication, site prep, installation of memorial monument • No mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit • Primary contact: Tania Herrera, Purchasing Division