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Consideration to reject the one (1) proposal submitted for RFP 2026-061 Used Tire Management through Cit-E-Bid from the following vendor:
1. UTW Collection Services, Donna, TX; Total base bid: $446,000.00
The proposal was submitted in response to a solicitation to award a contract for tire collection services. After evaluations conducted by the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Department it is recommended rejecting this bid on the grounds that the provided rate is not competitive with market estimates. The department would like to rebid for this service contract to weigh any other possible options up to and including the City managing these materials ourselves.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City went out on formal Request for Proposals for Used Tire Management services on May 28, 2026 and closed on June 16, 2026 receiving only one proposal: UTW Collection Services, Donna, TX.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this proposal be rejected.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact at this time.