POW/MIA Memorial (Monument) at City Cemetery

The City of Laredo, Texas is requesting bids for the purchase and installation of a solid India Black Granite POW/MIA Memorial at the City Cemetery, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CT. A 5% local-vendor preference under City Ordinance 2018-O-175 applies to qualifying local vendors in bid evaluation.

The scope consists of a single monument fabricated from India Black Granite with white-engraved wording on front and back, a gold-colored eagle, and color-engraved military seals. The contractor must deliver and install the monument at the City Cemetery, 3501 Meadow, Laredo, Texas 78041, within five months of purchase order award. The unit price must include all supervision, installation, labor, materials, equipment, freight, delivery, and associated costs. The City is exempt from federal and Texas state taxes; bidders must not include tax charges in pricing.

Required submissions include a signed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and proof of commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance meeting specified minimums. The contractor must maintain an on-site supervisor during work, obtain all required state, federal, and municipal permits and licenses, and guarantee one year of parts and labor warranty.

The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive responsible bidder under Texas Local Government Code Chapters 252 and 271. Questions are due August 26, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT. No site visit or pre-bid conference is scheduled. The contract is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders may submit electronically through Cit-E-Bid or by hand delivery to the Purchasing Division at 5512 Thomas Ave.