Audio Equipment for Laredo International Sister Cities Festival 2026

The City of Laredo is seeking bids for audio equipment and services for the Laredo International Sister Cities Festival 2026, to be held on July 10-12, 2026, at the Sames Auto Arena. The successful bidder will provide public address systems, microphones, music, and sound technicians for the event. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. • The event will require setup and breakdown of equipment on specific dates (July 7 or 8, 2026, for setup, and July 12, 2026, for breakdown). • The contractor must provide backup equipment on site to replace any malfunctioning equipment during the event. • The City has established a local vendor preference ordinance, which gives a 5% preference to local vendors. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and codes, and secure all required building permits. • The contractor must guarantee their work to be free from labor or material defects for one year upon acceptance of the project.