Discussion and possible action to award the following bid proposals to the following vendors effective October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024 and to further authorize the issuance of formal letters of engagement for goods and services requested during the upcoming fiscal year subject to budget availability and issuance of Purchase Order(s) by the Webb County Purchasing Agent and any other matters incident thereto.
Bid No. 2024-01 Auto Parts:
Advance Auto Parts, Andy’s Auto & Bus Air Inc., Gonzalez Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Rotex Truck Center Inc., Sames Laredo Chevrolet, Toro Automotive LLC, Amazon Business, AutoZone Parts Inc.
Bid No. 2024-02 Mechanical & Electrical Repairs for Webb County Vehicles:
Andy’s Auto & Bus Air Inc., Rotex Truck Center Inc., Sames Laredo Chevrolet, South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Toro Automotive LLC.
Bid No. 2024-13 Processed Foods:
Ben E. Keith Foods, Labatt Food Service, RC Food Services & Produce
Bid No. 2024-14 Produce:
Ben E. Keith Foods, RC Food Services & Produce
Bid No. 2024-15 Uniforms (Civilian Personnel Only):
Al & Rob Sales, Anchorage Medical Equipment & Supplies, Concept Uniform Co., GA Advertising, Kirkpatrick Guns & Ammo, South Texas Specialties, The Sports center of Laredo, Wicked Stinger Media
Bid No. 2024-16 Water Plant Chemicals:
Brenntag Southwest Inc., Chemrite Inc., Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, DPC Industries Inc., Univar Solutions USA Inc.
Bid No. 2024-18 Refuse Collection:
Trashco Ltd.
Bid No. 2024-19 Master Electrician Services:
LED Electric & Lighting Contractors LLC
Bid No. 2024-20 Plumbing Services:
Chavarria’s Plumbing Inc.
Issue: Current bid awards for goods and services requested are set to expire on September 30, 2023
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to submit Official Letters of Engagement to the vendors who submitted official bid proposals for the goods and services needed during the upcoming fiscal year effective October 1st, 2023. All purchases will be subject to budget availability and the needs of the departments requesting the goods or services.
Result: If approved, proceed with the purchase of goods and services as per bid proposals on a “as needed” basis subject to official letter of engagement.
Background:
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Previous Court Action:
The Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the purchasing agent to solicit bid for the listed goods and services on 6/12/2023, item no. 12b.