SUBJECT
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Consideration to award contract IFB 2026-009 for the purchase of Street Construction
Various Items for the Public Works Department to the following vendors:
1.CMC Commercial Metal, Laredo, Texas.
2.Beaver’s Source/White Cap LLC. Laredo, Texas.
It is the intent of the City to secure a contract for the purchase of construction materials such as
lumber, tools for concrete/construction, steel, rebar wire and mesh needed for repairs
and construction projects based on the lowest responsible responsive bidders. Contract will be
awarded to both vendors.
The term of this contract is for two (2) years beginning as of the date of
its execution, and may be extended for 1 additional two (2) year period. For an annual amount
of $400,000.00 and a total contract value of $1,600,000.00.
All materials shall be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the Public Works Department General Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
BACKGROUND
The City went out on formal bids solicitations through Cit-E-Bid for awarding a
contract for the purchase of various construction related materials such as lumber, tools for
concrete/construction, steel, rebar wire and mesh. All materials will be purchased on
an as needed basis for the Public Works and Various City Departments. As per all supply
contracts, the intent of this contract is to secure a fixed cost for this commodity for the contract
period. Staff is recommending that CMC Commercial Metals, Laredo, Tx. and
Beaver’s Source/White Cap LLC. Laredo, Tx. be awarded the contract.
The term of this contract is for two (2) years beginning as of the date of
its execution, and may be extended for 1 additional two (2) year period
upon mutual agreement of the parties
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 General Fund
Account #: 101-2730-532-3014
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.