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SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve contract IFB-2026-092 with the following vendors: Airgas USA, LLC and Tim’s South Texas, Laredo, TX. for an annual amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for a contract value of $800,000.00. This contract is for the rental of cylinders and the purchase of welding gases and medical oxygen used by various City of Laredo departments. The term of this contract is a period of three (3) years subject to future appropriations; contract may be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City went out on formal bids and received two (2) bid submittals through Cit-E-Bid for awarding a contract for the rental of cylinders and the purchase of welding gases and medical oxygen used by various City of Laredo departments. The term of this contract is a period of three (3) years subject to future appropriations; contract may be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this contract be awarded.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available on the respective departments budget. Items will be purchased on an as needed basis. 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 contra...
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