RFP 2026-001 Welding Services - Solid Waste

The City of Laredo is seeking a vendor to provide welding services for its solid waste department. The city has established a local vendor preference ordinance, which gives a 5% preference to local vendors. Bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically or by hand delivery. The proposal should include a conflict of interest questionnaire, which is provided by the Texas Ethics Commission. The questionnaire requires vendors to disclose any business relationships with local government officers or their family members. • The proposal submission deadline is November 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM (CT). • The question cutoff date is November 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CT). • The city will open and publicly acknowledge all bids received on November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM. • The contract will be awarded to the vendor that best meets the city's requirements. • The vendor should have experience in providing welding services for solid waste departments. • The vendor should be able to provide a detailed proposal outlining their experience, qualifications, and pricing.