SUBJECT
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Consideration to award contract IFB 2026-077 to Sole Bidder Magic Valley Concrete, LLC, Palmview, Texas for the purchase for the purchase of Ready-Mix Cement (job site delivery) for Public Works and various city departments for an amount of $2,000,000.00 annually. For a total four-year contract value of $8,000,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution, and may be extended for 1 additional two (2) year period. All materials shall be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the respective user department’s operation funds.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo went out on Formal Bid solicitations through Cit-E-Bid for awarding a supply contract for Public Works materials. Staff has reviewed the bid and is recommending that a contract be awarded to Sole Bidder Magic Valley Concrete, LLC, Palmview, Texas, for the purchase of ready-mix cement used in street paving, street reconstruction, and general repair projects for all City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution, and may be extended for 1 additional two (2) year period.
Contract Pricing:
Description Unit Price
Class A, B, C Concrete (5000 PSI) $170.00
Class A, B, C Concrete (4000 PSI) $160.00
Class A, B, C Concrete (3600 PSI) $153.00
Class A, B, C Concrete (3000 PSI) $150.00
Trip surcharge for deliveries no greater than four (4) cu/yds no exceptions $185.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this contract be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: Public Works & Utilities Department Funds
Account #: 101-2730-532-3014 & 557-4130-532-3014 & 559-4220-532-3014
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
These materials are used by city departments required for all city paving, repair and construction projects. The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City’s obligation for performance of an annual supply contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.