Bid Invitation (7).pdf

FY24-ENG-89

Animal Care Services - Veterinary Surgical Center (Rebid)

Issue Date: 10/25/2026

Questions Deadline: 10/30/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT)

Engineering Department

Contact Information Contact: Eliud De Los Santos, P.E.

Address: Engineering

1110 Houston St.

Laredo, TX 78040

Phone: (956) 791 x7346 Email: edelossant@ci.laredo.tx.us

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Event Information Number: FY24-ENG-89 Title: Animal Care Services - Veterinary Surgical Center (Rebid) Type: Invitation For Bid Issue Date: 10/25/2026 Question Deadline: 10/30/2026 12:00 PM (CT) Response Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) Notes: Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit their Request for Bids (RFB) Statements electronically through the use of Cit-E-Bid or in person - hand delivery. Mailed responses (i.e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic or facsimile responses will not be considered. Copies of the RFB specifications may be viewed and/or downloaded free of charge from the City of Laredo website at: https://cityoflaredo.ionwave.net/ Bidders submitting their RFB Statements electronically through the use of Cit-E-Bid must register as a supplier/consultant prior to submitting.

If respondent needs to hand-deliver sealed RFB, please follow the steps below:

MANUAL PROPOSAL DROP OFF-PROCEDURES

Note: Manual Bids will be accepted up to 4:00 P.M. of the date due.

1. Please make sure that the bid is in a sealed envelope marked with the following:

• RFB Title

• Name of Company submitting RFB

• Address of Company submitting RFB

• Phone number and email of Company submitting RFB

2. Upon arrival, please inform the front desk that you are submitting a bid to the City Secretary's Office. Front desk personnel will notify the Department and provide instructions for package delivery.

3. All submitters must remain in the lobby area until access to the 3rd floor is authorized. Department staff will time-stamp the submission, make a copy of the envelope, and return it to the submitter. It is strongly recommended that submitters wait to receive a copy of the time-stamped envelope for their records.

Bid Activities

Pre-Bid Meeting 10/27/2026 10:00:00 AM (CT) A pre-bid conference with prospective bidders will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the City of Laredo Engineering Department (City Hall 2nd Floor), Laredo, Texas 78040.

Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2955717252534790?p=3C1opnZQE0qniN4Mm5 Meeting ID: 295 571 725 253 479 0 Passcode: ZW6Pe798

Bid Attachments

Tab A - Bidder Information Questionnaire.pdf Download

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

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Tab B - Conflict of Interest Disclosure -.pdf Download

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

Tab C - Non-Collusive Affidavit.pdf Download

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

Tab D - Discretionary Contracts Disclosure.pdf Download

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

Tab E - Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295.pdf Download

Form 1295 must be submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission within ten (10) days upon receiving notice of award of contract. This form must be submitted within the allotted time otherwise this may result in the cancellation of the contract.

FY24-ENG-89 ANIMAL CARE SERVICES-VETERINARY SURGICAL CENTER

(REBID).pdf

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Notice to Bidders

FY24-ENG-89 - VETERINARY SURGICAL CENTER COMBINED - Project Manual - 10.23.2026.pdf

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Project Manual

FY24-ENG-89 - VETERINARY SURGICAL CENTER COMBINED - Construction Documents 1.pdf

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Construction Documents

Requested Attachments

Tab A - Bidder Information Questionnaire (Attachment required)

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

Tab B - Conflict of Interest Disclosure (Attachment required)

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

Tab C - Non-Collusive Affidavit (Attachment required)

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

Tab D - Discretionary Contracts Disclosure (Attachment required)

This form shall be submitted by all firm(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

Tab E - Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) Form 1295 must be submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission within ten (10) days upon receiving notice of award of contract. This form must be submitted within the allotted time otherwise this may result in the cancellation of the contract.

FY24-ENG-89 - VETERINARY SURGICAL CENTER COMBINED - Construction Documents 1 Bidders shall review and be familiar with the complete set of construction documents for this project.

FY24-ENG-89 - VETERINARY SURGICAL CENTER COMBINED - Project Manual - 10.23.2026 Bidders shall review and include all required documents as part of the bid package.

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Bid Attributes

1 1.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR REQUEST FOR BID

Interested Respondents or Bidders are required to submit a Request for Bid (RFB)upon the following expressed conditions:

(a) Bidders shall thoroughly examine the specifications, schedule instructions and other contract documents. Once the award has been made, failure to read all specifications, instructions, and the contract documents of the City of Laredo shall not be cause to alter the original contract or for a bidder to request additional compensation.

(b)Bidders shall make all investigations necessary to thoroughly inform themselves regarding the services being requested. No pleas of ignorance by the bidder of conditions that exist or that may hereafter exist as a result of failure or omission on the part of the bidder to make the necessary examinations and investigations, or failure to fulfill in every detail the requirements of the contract documents will be accepted as a basis for varying the requirements of the City or the compensation to the bidder. (c)Bidders shall familiarize themselves with conditions relating to the scope, specifications, and restrictions regarding the execution of work to be performed under the contract. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain any additional information it deems necessary to submit in its RFB, as well as in the performance of the contract. (d)Bidders are advised that City contracts are subject to all legal requirements provided for in the City Charter and/or applicable City Ordinances, State and Federal Statutes.

(e)The City of Laredo reserves the right to reject any RFB (submittals). (f)The City of Laredo will not reimburse any firm for any costs involved in the preparation and submission of an RFB, amendments or other relevant documents associated with the RFB.

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2 2.0 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall be prepared in accordance with the following:

(a)Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit their proposals electronically through the use of the City of Laredo’s electronic procurement system: Cit-E-Bid, or in-person – hand-delivered to the City Secretary's office, City Hall, 1110 Houston Street (3rd Floor), Laredo, Texas 78040.Mailed bids (i.e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic, or facsimile submittals will not be allowed/considered. (b)If hand-delivered, all information required by the Request For Bid shall be furnished. The bidder shall print or type the business name and manually sign the schedule. (c)Alternate Proposals will not be considered unless authorized by the invitation for submittals or any applicable addendum.

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3 3.0 SUBMISSION OF BIDS

(a) Request for Bid (RFB) and changes thereto shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes, properly addressed and to include the date and hour of the opening. (b) Unless otherwise noted on the Notice to Bidders cover sheet, all hand delivered bids must be submitted to the City Secretary's office, City Hall, 1110 Houston Street (3rd Floor), Laredo, Texas, 78040. (c) RFB forms can be downloaded and printed through Cit-E-Bid. Mailed bids (i.e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic, or facsimile submittals will not be allowed/considered. (d) The City shall pay no costs or other amounts incurred by any entity in responding to this RFB, or as a result of issuance of this RFB.

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4 4.0 REJECTION OF REQUEST FOR BID

The City may reject a Request For Bid (RFB) if: (a) Bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the RFB. (b) RFB does not strictly conform to the law or the requirements of the RFB. (c) Bidder is delinquent in the payment of taxes, including state and local, City of Laredo taxes; a bidder is considered delinquent, regardless of any contract or agreed judgments to pay such delinquent taxes. (d) No RFB submitted herein shall be considered unless the bidder warrants that, upon execution of a contract with the City of Laredo, bidder will not engage in employment practices such as discriminating against employees because of race, color, sex, creed, or national origin. The bidder will submit such reports as the City may, therefore, require assuring compliance with said practices. (e) The City may reject all RFB's or any part of an RFB whenever it is deemed necessary.

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5 5.0 WITHDRAWAL OF REQUEST OF BID

Bids or proposals may not be withdrawn after they have been opened unless approved by the City Council.

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6 6.0 LATE SUBMITTALS OR MODIFICATIONS

RFB's and modifications received after the time set for the bid or proposal receiving deadline will not be considered. Late bids or submittals shall be returned to the bidder or vendor unopened.

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7 7.0 CLARIFICATIONS OR OBJECTION TO REQUEST FOR BID (RFB/Submittal)

If any person contemplating submitting an RFB for this contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of the specifications, or other RFB documents or any part thereof, a request for information shall be made in writing through Question & Response section on Cit-E-Bid system no later than the Question Deadline date. Any vendor submitting questions shall make reference to a specific RFB number, section, page and item of this solicitation.

Questions untimely submitted may not elicit a response. It is the bidder's responsibility to follow up and make certain that the request was received. In case there are changes, additions, and/or edits to the original scope, an addendum will be issued by the Purchasing Agent or City Engineer to all vendors through Cit-E-Bid system under Questions and Responses section to clarify any inquiries. The City will not be responsible for any other interpretations of the RFB during the RFB process, bidder, or any persons acting on their behalf, shall not contact any City official or employee staff except those specifically designated in this or another subsequent solicitation document.

PROTEST

The following sequence of activities must take palace in filing a protest:

(a) To be performed by protesting Respondent: Within ten (10) calendar days prior to the time that the City Council considers the recommendation of the City's evaluation committee, the protesting Respondent must provide written protest to the City Purchasing Officer. Such protest must include specific reasons for the protest. (b) To be performed by City's Purchasing Officer: Shall review the records of procurement and determine legitimacy and procedural correctness. With five (5) working days, the City Purchasing Officer shall provide written response to the protesting Respondent of the decision. (c) If the protesting Respondent is not satisfied with the decision of the City Purchasing Officer, such protesting Respondent may appeal to the City Manager of the City of Laredo. If the protesting Respondent cannot resolve the issue with the City Manager, he shall be entitled to address his concerns when the City Council of the City of Laredo considers the awarding of the contract. Such appeal may be made only after exhausting all administrative procedures through the City Manager. (d) All protests must be duly submitted via Certified Mail to: City of Laredo - Purchasing Agent 5512 Thomas Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

The respondents must agree to maintain current, updated disclosure of information on file with the City’s Purchasing Office throughout the term of the contract.

Respondents doing business with the City of Laredo shall comply with all applicable provisions of the City of Laredo’s Code of Ethics. Ordinance No. 2012-0-126 (as amended).

The City will require any and all Respondents to submit a Non-Collusive Affidavit (Form C). The Respondent will be required to state that the party submitting a proposal or bid, that such proposal or bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said Respondent/Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Respondent/Bidder or Person, to put in a sham bid or to refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the bid price or affiant or of any other Respondent/Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said bid price, or of that of any other Respondent/Bidder, or to secure any advantage against the City of Laredo or any person interested in the proposed contract; and that all statements in said proposal or bid are true.

The City will require several forms to be submitted as part of their bids; these required forms are listed on section

20.0 Checklist (required forms).

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8 8.0 AWARD OF CONTRACT

The selection and award shall be based on the basis of being the lowest responsive responsible bidder, demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services. The bidder or vendor shall bear the burden of proof of compliance with the City of Laredo Engineering Department specifications.

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9 9.0 PAYMENTS & INVOICING

All invoices to the City of Laredo have a 30-day term from receipt of completion of services. All invoices shall be mailed to the Engineering Department, 1110 Houston St., City Hall (2nd Floor), Laredo, Texas 78040.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments are also available; if electronic payments are preferred, an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization form needs to be completed and returned via e-mail to jjolly@ci.laredo.tx.us.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jorge Jolly, Accounts Payable Manager at (956) 791-7328.

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10.0 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

(a) CODE OF ETHICS - Consultants, firms, contractor or vendors doing business with the City of Laredo shall comply with all provisions of the City of Laredo’s Code of Ethics (Ordinance 2012-O-126 as amended) Consultants, firms, contractor or vendors may be required to participate in Code of Ethics training.

(b) PROHIBITED CONTACTS DURING CONTRACT SOLICITATION PERIOD - A person or entity who seeks or applies for a city contract or any other person acting on behalf of such person or entity is prohibited from contacting city officials and employees regarding such a contract after a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualification (RFQ) or other solicitation has been released. This no-contact provision shall conclude when the contract is awarded. If contact is required, such contact will be done in accordance with procedures incorporated into the solicitation document. Violation of this provision by respondents or their agents may lead to disqualification of their offer from consideration.

(c) COMPANY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE (Form Attached: Section 39.0-Tab A) - This form shall be submitted by all firms(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

(d) CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE (Form Attached: Section 40.0-Tab B) - This form shall be submitted by all firms(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

(e) NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT (Form Attached: Section 41.0-Tab C) - The City of Laredo requires consultants, firms, contractors, and vendors to submit a Non-Collusive Affidavit. Consultants, firms, contractors, or vendors will be required to state that the party submitting a SOQ, proposal or bid, that such SOQ, proposal or bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said respondent or bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any respondent or bidder or person, to put in a sham bid or to refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the bid price or affiant or of any other respondent or bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said bid price, or of that of any other respondent or bidder, or to secure any advantage against the City of Laredo or any person interested in the proposed contract; and that all statements in said response, proposal or bid are true.

(f) DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS DISCLOSURE (Form Attached: Section 42.0-Tab D) This form shall be submitted by all firms(s) or entity(ies) seeking a contract with the City of Laredo.

(g) CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (Form 1295) (Form Attached: Section 43.0-Tab E) Implementation of House Bill 1295: In an effort to comply with state law the certificate of interested parties must be filled out once a vendor has been granted a contract. All of this information can be found on the state of Texas website, please use this link provided, https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/. In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016. In order to comply with state law the Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) must be submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission within 10 days upon receiving notice of award of contract. This form must be submitted within the allotted time otherwise this may result in the cancellation of the contract.

(h) TITLE VI ASSURANCE

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The Engineering Department for the City of Laredo along with the Texas Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S. C. ss 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all providers that it will affirmatively insure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit Statements of Qualifications in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

(i) INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS When required and specified in the City of Laredo bid specifications, the successful bidder(s) shall furnish the City with Certificate of Insurance herein required upon execution of the contract and shall maintain said policies in full force and effect at all times during the term of this contract.

(a) Commercial General Liability insurance at minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per-occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury and property damage, which coverage shall include products/completed operations ($1,000,000 products/ completed operations aggregate), and XCU (Explosion, Collapse, Underground) hazards. Coverage for products/completed operations must be maintained for at least two

(2) years after the construction work has been completed. Coverage must be amended to provide for an each-project aggregate limit of insurance. An alternative would be to have separate limits for all lines of General Liability coverage for each project.

(b) Workers Compensation insurance at statutory limits, including Employers Liability coverage a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each-occurrence each accident/$1,000,000 by disease each-occurrence/$1,000,000 by disease aggregate.

(c) Commercial Automobile Liability insurance at minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per-occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, including owned, non-owned, and hired car coverage.

(d) Any Subcontractor(s) hired by the Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage equal to that required of the Contractor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to assure compliance with this provision. The City of Laredo accepts no responsibility arising from the conduct, or lack of conduct, of the Subcontractor. The independent subcontractor performing onsite labor will extend completed operations to additional insured parties.

(e) A Comprehensive General Liability insurance form may be used in lieu of a Commercial General Liability insurance form. In this event, coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, at limits of $1,000,000 each-occurrence, combined single limit, and coverage must include a broad form Comprehensive General Liability Endorsement, products/completed operations, XCU hazards, and contractual liability.

(f) With reference to the foregoing insurance requirement, Contractor shall specifically endorse applicable insurance policies as follows:

1. The City of Laredo shall be named as a primary and non-contributory additional insured with respect to General Liability and Automobile Liability. The additional insured for General Liability shall include operations and completed operations. Completed operation are to be kept in force for a period of 10 years.

2. All liability policies shall contain no cross-liability exclusions or insured versus insured restrictions.

3. A waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Laredo shall be contained in the Workers compensation, Builders Risk, and all liability policies.

4. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to require the insurer to immediately notify The City of Laredo of any material change in the insurance coverage.

5. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to the effect that The City of Laredo will receive at least sixty- (60) days' notice prior to cancellation or non-renewal of the insurance.

6. All insurance policies, which name The City of Laredo as an additional insured, must be endorsed to read as primary coverage regardless of the application of other insurance.

7. Required limits may be satisfied by any combination of primary and umbrella liability insurances.

8. Contractor may maintain reasonable and customary deductibles, subject to approval by The City of Laredo.

9. Insurance must be purchased from insurers that are financially acceptable to the City of Laredo. Insurer must be rated A- or greater by AM Best Rating with an admitted carrier licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance.

(g) All insurance must be written on forms filed with and approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Certificates of Insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company or its authorized agent and shall contain provisions representing and warranting the following:

1. Sets forth all endorsements and insurance coverages according to requirements and instructions contained herein.

2. Certificates of insurance shall be accompanied by a copy of each required endorsement including the notice of cancellation or termination provisions to the City of Laredo for each required type of insurance.

(h) Upon receipt of a verified claim and at the request of the City of Laredo, Contractor shall furnish The City of Laredo with certified copies of all required insurance policies.

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11.0 SCOPE OF WORK

3,031 S.F. single story new facility Type II - B construction for the City of Laredo. Includes Reception Area, Office, Pharmacy, X-Ray, Surgery, Holding Areas,Toilet Rooms, and Storage. Includes MEP, Structural, Civil and Landscape as indicated in the contract documents.

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12.0 BID OR PROPOSAL PREPARATION COST

The City of Laredo will not reimburse any proposer for any costs involved in the preparation and submission of bids, proposals, amendments or other relevant documents associated with the RFB.

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13.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT

Construction contract time for the project is Two Hundred and Ten (210) Days.

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14.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

Interested bidders shall familiarize themselves with conditions relating to the scope, specifications, and restrictions regarding the execution of work to be performed under the contract. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain any additional information it deems necessary to submit in its RFB proposal, as well as in the performance of the contract.

Information contained in this document should not be considered all-inclusive. All questions or clarification regarding this RFB proposal request must be submitted to in writing through Question & Response section on Cit-E-Bid system on or before question deadline scheduled. All questions shall be made in writing, and the person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery.

City of Laredo Engineering Department

1110 Houston St.

Laredo, Texas 78040

(956) 791-7346

Each question, along with the City’s response will be provided in writing to all prospective bidders and included as an addendum to the RFB document. Any verbal communication regarding this request for qualifications will be considered non-binding on either party.

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15.0 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSIONS

When determining the need for additional discussions following bid submission and evaluation, the City will determine based upon State procedures and the size and complexity of a project, the need for additional discussions following bid submission and evaluation.

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16.0 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR PROJECT AWARD

1st Advertisement date: October 11, 2026 2nd Advertisement date: October 18, 2026 Pre-Bid Conference: October 27, 2026 Questions Deadline: October 30, 2026 Bid Due Date: November 10, 2026 Anticipated City Council Award: December 2026

Footnote: The City of Laredo reserves the right to adjust time and dates on above projected schedule if it's in the best interest of the City of Laredo. Contract awards will be awarded upon funding availability.

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17.0 SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

To request special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the contact shown below, a minimum of 48 hours prior to a scheduled meeting. Please e-mail: Lorena Lopez-Mata at lllopez@ci.laredo.tx.us using the standard subject line: Special Accommodations, "FY24-ENG-89 Animal Care Services - Veterinary Surgical Center (Rebid)” To request special accommodations pursuant to the Language Assistance Plan (LAP), for those with limited English proficiency who need the RFB or other information translated into another language please notify the contact shown below. Please e-mail: Lorena Lopez-Mata at lllopez@ci.laredo.tx.us using the standard subject line: Language Assistance Request, "FY24-ENG-89 Animal Care Services - Veterinary Surgical Center (Rebid)”.

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18.0 DISQUALIFICATION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION

By submitting this Request for Bid, the bidder certifies that it is not currently debarred or eligible for debarment from the City of Laredo pursuant to Ordinance No. 2017-O-098 and that it is not an agent of a person or entity that is currently debarred from receiving contracts from any political subdivision or agency of the State of Texas. The contract parties are prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549, “Debarment and Suspension.” By executing this agreement, the bidder certifies that it is not currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549. The parties to this contract shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this contract to certify its eligibility to receive Federal funds and, when requested by the City, to furnish a copy of the certification.

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19.0 DISPOSITION OF SUBMITTALS / TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT ADHERENCE

All bids or submittals and/or any portions thereof become the property of City upon receipt and will not be returned.

Any information deemed to be confidential by bidder should be clearly noted on the page(s) where confidential information is contained. However, City cannot guarantee that it will not be compelled to disclose all or part of any public record under the Texas Public Information Act, since information deemed to be confidential by bidder may not be considered confidential under Texas law, or pursuant to a court order. The City of Laredo, by Records Management Ordinance No. 91-O-19, manages records from their creation to their ultimate disposition, consistent with the Texas Local Government Records Act and accepted records management practice; the City also follows the records retention guidelines set out by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).

I have read and understand this section.

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 9 of 27 pages

20.0 REQUIRED FORMS AND CONTENTS OF RFB SUBMISSION

For an RFB to be considered it must contain the following information:

CHECKLIST

Tab A - Company Information Questionnaire Tab B - Conflict of Interest Disclosure Tab C - Non-Collusive Affidavit Tab D - Discretionary Contracts Disclosure Tab E - Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) Request for Bid Response

Bids without the required check or original bond will NOT be considered.

I have read and understand this section.

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21.0 ADDENDUMS

The City of Laredo reserves the right to issue addenda to solicitations as necessary. Addenda are used to clarify, revise, or otherwise modify solicitation documents. All submitting parties are responsible for acknowledging receipt of each addendum issued by signing the designated section of the addendum. Failure to acknowledge any issued addendum will result in the submission being returned and considered incomplete.

Important Notice:

Addendum notifications will be sent to the email address associated with each submission.

It is the submitting party’s responsibility to monitor the provided email address and ensure that all addenda are received and acknowledged.

Failure to acknowledge any issued addendum will result in the submission being returned and considered incomplete.

I have read and understand this section.

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22.0 SUBMISSION DISCLAIMER

When submitting hand-delivered bids, proposals, or statements of qualifications, please be advised that the City of Laredo is not responsible for any errors or issues that may arise during the manual submission process, including but not limited to misdelivery, delays, or incomplete uploads to the City's Cit-E-Bid procurement platform. To ensure accuracy and timely receipt, respondents are strongly encouraged to submit all responses electronically through the Cit-E-Bid system.

I have read and understand this section.

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Bid Lines

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General Requirements

Quantity: 1 UOM: EA Total: $

Supplier Notes:

Additional notes

(Attach separate sheet)

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 10 of 27 pages

Package Items

1.1 Performance & Payment Bond

(Response required)

Quantity: 1 UOM: LS Price: $ Total: $

1.2 Mobilization and Temp Facilities & Utilities

(Response required)

1.3 General Cleaning

(Response required)

1.4 Project Management & Supervision

(Response required)

1.5 Regulatory: Building Permit, Muni Fee

(Response required)

1.6 Commissioning

(Response required)

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Existing Site Condition

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 11 of 27 pages

2.1 Selective Demolition, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

3 Package Header

Concrete

Package Items

3.1 Building Foundations (Concrete), As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 127 UOM: CU YD Price: $ Total: $

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Masonry

Package Items

4.1 CMU, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 3032 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

5 Package Header

Metals

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 12 of 27 pages

5.1 Steel Joists, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 5 UOM: TONS Price: $ Total: $

5.2 Metal Deck, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 4 UOM: TONS Price: $ Total: $

5.3 Miscellaneous Metals required for steel structure, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1.5 UOM: TONS Price: $ Total: $

5.4 Canopy, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

6 Package Header

Woods and Plastics

Package Items

6.1 Miscellaneous Carpentry/Sheathing, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 13 of 27 pages

6.2 Casework, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 140 UOM: LF Price: $ Total: $

6.3 Countertops, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 92 UOM: LF Price: $ Total: $

7 Package Header

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Package Items

7.1 Continuous Thermal Insulation, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 6500 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

7.2 Blanket Insulation, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 8341 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

7.3 Metal Panels, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1030 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 14 of 27 pages

7.4 Membrane Air Barriers, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, (Response required)

Quantity: 6500 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

7.5 TPO Membrane and Accessories, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1845 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

7.6 Standing Seam Metal Roof, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1493 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

8 Package Header

Openings

Package Items

8.1 Doors & Frames, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 19 UOM: EA Price: $ Total: $

8.2 Aluminum Storefront, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 201 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 15 of 27 pages

8.3 Pass Through Window, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, (Response required)

8.4 Access Doors (Access Control), As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 3 UOM: EA Price: $ Total: $

8.5 Finish Hardware, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

8.6 Glass & Glazing, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 242 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

8.7 Louvers, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

8.8 Mirrors, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 2 UOM: EA Price: $ Total: $

9 Package Header

Finishes

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 16 of 27 pages

No bid

(Attach separate sheet)

Package Items

9.1 Metal Stud Framing - 2.5", As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 2324 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.2 Metal Stud Framing 3 5/8", As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 4461 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.3 Metal Stud Framing 6", As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1556 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.4 Gypsum Drywall, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 12200 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.5 Acoustical Ceilings, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 950 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.6 Resilient Flooring, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 903 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 17 of 27 pages

9.7 Resilient Base, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, (Response required)

Quantity: 235 UOM: LF Price: $ Total: $

9.8 Tile Flooring, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 135 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.9 Sealed Concrete, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1800 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.10 Painting, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

9.11 Wall Tiling, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 400 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.12 Corner Guards, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 9 UOM: EA Price: $ Total: $

9.13 Wall Protection (FRP), As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1312 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 18 of 27 pages

9.14 Wall Covering, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, (Response required)

Quantity: 720 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

9.15 Painting, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

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Specialties

Package Items

10.1 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets/Extinguishers, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

10.2 Toilet Accessories, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

10.3 Signage (Interior), As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

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Equipment

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 19 of 27 pages

Package Items

11.1 Owner Furnished Equipment Installation, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Package Header

Furnishings

Package Items

12.1 Miscellaneous Furnishings, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

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Special Construction

Package Items

13.1 Radiation Shielding, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 400 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

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Mechanical

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 20 of 27 pages

No bid

(Attach separate sheet)

Package Items

14.1 Rooftop Heating and Cooling Units, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

14.2 Split System Air – Conditioners, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

14.3 Metal Ductwork and Insulation, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

14.4 HVAC Controls, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

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Electrical

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 21 of 27 pages

15.1 Wire, Cable, and Related Materials, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

15.2 Low Voltage Raceway Systems, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

15.3 Lighting Fixtures, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

15.4 Lighting Controls, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

15.5 Panel Boards, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Package Header

Plumbing

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 22 of 27 pages

16.1 Underground Plumbing, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

16.2 Aboveground Plumbing, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

16.3 Plumbing Fixtures, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

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EARTHWORK

Package Items

17.1 Site Clearing, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

17.2 Grading and Excavation, and FIll As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

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Exterior Improvements

Deadline: 11/10/2026 04:00 PM (CT) FY24-ENG-89Page 23 of 27 pages

Package Items

18.1 Galvanized Chain Link Fence and Gates, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 185 UOM: LF Price: $ Total: $

18.2 Aggregate Base Course( Caliche), As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1072 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

18.3 Sidewalk Paving, As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 1964 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

18.4 Concrete Paving (Drive only), As Per Plans And Specifications To Include All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Appurtenances, Demolition, Removal, Relocation, Etc. Complete In Place.

(Response required)

Quantity: 10734 UOM: SF Price: $ Total: $

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