IFB Plumbing Services - Municipal Housing

The City of Laredo Municipal Housing is requesting bids for plumbing maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis across approximately 663 properties (283 Municipal Housing and 324 Noise Abatement), with bids due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT and questions due August 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT. A 5% local-vendor preference under Ordinance 2018-O-175 applies to all bids.

Scope encompasses general preventative maintenance during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), standard service and repair activities, and emergency after-hours (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) and weekend services. Contractors must respond to non-emergency requests within one business day and emergency calls within one hour of notification. All work must be warranted for a minimum of 180 days. Contractors must hold Master Plumber's licenses, demonstrate three years of plumbing business experience, and possess adequate personnel and equipment to provide 24/7 service capabilities.

The contract term is one year beginning October 1, 2026, with renewal rights on a month-to-month basis not to exceed three months. No guaranteed volume of work is offered. Bidders must submit three separate hourly rates for normal work hours, after-hours and weekend rates, and holiday rates, with all costs including overhead, profit, travel, and administrative expenses. Materials, equipment, and supplies are charged to the City at the contractor's cost plus a markup percentage per the price schedule; contractors must provide proof of cost on all invoices. Submission is required electronically through Cit-E-Bid or by hand delivery to the City Secretary's Office; mailed, telegraphic, email, or facsimile submissions will not be considered. A Conflict of Interest Questionnaire is required as a condition of bid consideration. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapters 252 and 271.