SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew annual service contract FY25-010 with Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $35,280.00 per year with a total contract amount of $105,840.00 for the services of vehicle inspections for all Non-DOT and DOT Transit fleet. The term of contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year period. This is the first of three one-year extension period. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 18, 2025, the Laredo Mass Transit Board approved the award of contract FY25-010 with Rotex Truck Center for the service of vehicle inspections for all Non-DOT and DOT Transit fleet in the amount of $35,280.00.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo received one (1) sole bid through Cit-E-Bid for awarding an annual contract for providing safety inspection services for all of the City of Laredo - Transit Non-DOT and DOT fleet vehicles. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Staff is recommending to award this contract to the sole bidder vendor Rotex Truck Center. This contract will be the responsibility and administered by the vendor and the City of Laredo - Transit Department.
Description Unit Price
Fleet Vehicle Inspections NON-DOT $ 7.00
Fleet Vehicle Inspections DOT $40.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of this item El Metro bus/support services.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: El Metro Operations
Account #: 558 Various Accounts
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the El Metro Operations accounts as follows:
Fixed Route 558-5813-583-5524
Paratransit 558-5814-583-5524
Support vehicles 558-5860-583-5524