Term Agreement with 4 Options to Renew - Fiber Optic Maintenance, Repair and Modernization for IT, Transportation, and Water Departments

The City of Garland is issuing a Request for Bid for a term contract (initial term with four renewal options) to provide comprehensive fiber‑optic services—including scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, splicing, conduit installation, pull‑box and vault work, and design/consulting services—for its IT, transportation, and water department networks. The contractor must supply labor, materials (with a max 10% markup), equipment, and assume responsibility for permits, security clearances, and all associated costs. Work will be performed Monday‑Friday 7 am‑5 pm for scheduled tasks and 24/7 for emergencies, with strict compliance to city, TIA, ICEA, UL, NEC, and TxDOT standards. All bids must be submitted electronically by 3 pm on 5 Nov 2026; questions are due by 5 pm on 3 Nov 2026. The contract requires the contractor to maintain records, provide as‑built drawings, and manage material storage and disposal per city policy. • Scope: Fiber optic installation, maintenance, splicing, conduit, pull‑box/vault installation, emergency response. • Required qualifications: Experience with municipal fiber, SCADA, water/wastewater facilities; certified technicians. • Deliverables: Completed work per unit price schedule, as‑built drawings (hard copy & electronic), material markup ≤10%. • Compliance: Background checks, security badges, permit acquisition, adherence to depth and material standards. • Timeline: Bids due 5 Nov 2026; contract award date not specified; term length unspecified but includes renewal options.