SUBJECT
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Consideration to award contract FY25-007 to the following vendor:
GO-CRETE, Laredo, Texas, as a secondary vendor (supplier) for the purchase of ready-mix cement (job site delivered) for Public Works and various
city departments for an amount of $500,000.00 annually. The term of the contract shall
be for a period of one, two years, beginning as of the date of its execution and may be
extended for one additional one, two year periods, upon mutual agreement. All
materials are purchased on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available
in the respective City departments' operational budget.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo went out on Formal Bid solicitations through Cit-E-Bid for awarding
a supply contract for secondary vendor(s) for Public Works materials. Staff has reviewed the bid and is recommending that a contract be awarded to sole bidders GO-CRETE, Laredo, Texas, for the purchase of ready-mix cement used in street paving, street reconstruction, and general repair projects for all City Departments.
Contract Pricing
Go-Crete
Description Unit Price
Class A, B, C Concrete (5000 PSI) $195.00
Class A, B, C Concrete (4000 PSI) $185.00
Class A, B, C Concrete (3600 PSI) $175.00
Class A, B, C Concrete (3000 PSI) $170.00
High Early Strengthen Concrete Mix $220.00
Trip surcharge for deliveries no greater than $85.00
Four (4) cubic yards.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that contract be awarded.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Various Funded Accounts
Account #: 101-2730-532-3014
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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.
These materials are used by city departments required for all city paving, repair, and
construction projects.