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Consideration to award annual service contract number RFP 2026-005 to the following vendors:
1. Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas in an annual amount up to $100,000.00 and $300,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
2. Cuebid Technologies, Edinburgh, Texas in an annual amount up to $50,000.00 and $150,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
for the removal and disposal of dry sludge from the Jefferson & El Pico Water Treatment Plants to the City of Laredo landfill. The term of these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. These contracts can be renewed three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City received three (3) proposals through Cit-E-Bid for the furnishing loading and hauling dry sludge from the Jefferson and El Pico Water Treatment plants to the City's landfill. The frequency and number of loads vary depending on the City's need but the contract is based on an estimate of 30,000 cubic yards of sludge. The frequency and number of loads vary depending on the City's need. When the primary vendor is unavailable for the pickup of sludge, the secondary vendor shall be contacted. The vendors shall operate and maintain a TCEQ Transporter Permit and DOT Certificate as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. All services will be secured on an as need basis. Staff has reviewed the bids and is recommending that Rafter P. Transport and Cuebid Technologies be awarded these contracts.
The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three, additional one (1) year periods. This contract shall be the responsibility of and administered by the vendor and the City of La...
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