2026 Annual Utility Contract

The City of Garland is issuing a Competitive Sealed Proposal for its 2026 Annual Utility Contract, an on‑call water and wastewater repair construction agreement. The contract covers emergency and planned repairs, replacements, and installations of water mains, force mains, valves, manholes, and related infrastructure across the city. Bidders must submit a sealed proposal with a 5 % bid bond; performance, payment, and maintenance bonds are required upon award. The contract may be renewed for up to four additional periods, with no guaranteed minimum purchase. Compensation for standby labor, deep‑excavation, de‑chlorination, bypass pumping, and testing is addressed through specific pay items, but many costs are not automatically compensable and require City authorization. The award will go to the most advantageous offer based on price and weighted evaluation criteria. • On‑call utility repair construction (water & wastewater) • Bid bond = 5 % of total bid; performance/pay‑maintenance bonds required later • Contract term = 1 year with option to renew up to 4 additional periods • No minimum purchase; City may award any quantity of items • Standby labor/equipment costs only payable with prior City authorization • Specific pay items for deep‑excavation, bypass pumping, testing, etc. • Award based on price + evaluation factors; best‑and‑final‑offer may be requested