Fleet Metal Shade Structure

The City of Laredo Engineering Department is soliciting bids for the FY25-ENG-28 Fleet Metal Shade Structure project, located at 1102 Bob Bullock Loop in Laredo, Texas. The procurement involves designing and constructing an 80-foot by 100-foot pre-engineered metal shade structure with a 19-foot height and 5-foot perimeter siding, intended to provide covered parking and equipment storage for the City's Fleet Department. Key deliverables include roof panels, gutters, downspouts, concrete splash pads, LED lighting, and 20-gauge galvanized bird netting wire mesh. The project requires contractors to comply with the City of Laredo Standard Specifications Manual, International Building Code 2018, and various engineering standards, with specific design criteria including 120 mph ultimate wind speeds and 3,000 psf soil bearing capacity. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City Secretary's Office by January 15, 2026, with a mandatory site inspection required for potential bidders. The contract time is 60 working days, with work to begin within ten days of the Notice to Proceed, and the City reserves the right to award the base bid or alternative bids.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses, though federal funding requirements suggest potential opportunities for such enterprises. Bidders must provide a bid guaranty of at least five percent of the total bid, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts exceeding $50,000. Commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is mandatory, along with workers' compensation insurance. For federally funded aspects of the project, contractors must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act and Davis Bacon Act wage determinations. Progress payments will be made monthly with 10 percent retainage held until final completion, or 5 percent for contracts over $400,000. While no specific budget range is detailed, the comprehensive specifications and project scope suggest a significant capital investment for the City of Laredo's fleet infrastructure improvement. The project will be located adjacent to existing infrastructure, including mobile office trailers, concrete pads, and current metal shade structures.