Professional Cost Estimating Services for Capital Improvement Projects

The City of Garland is seeking a consultant to provide professional cost estimating services for capital improvement projects. The selected consultant will be required to provide services on an as-needed basis, and the agreement will be for an initial term of one year with four optional renewals. The scope of work may include architecture and engineering, management consulting, technical advisory, program management, or other professional services. The consultant will be compensated in accordance with the terms of the applicable task order, and the city reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel a task order at any time with written notice. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing professional consulting services on an as-needed basis • Performing services with the degree of skill, care, and diligence ordinarily exercised by qualified professionals • Maintaining accurate books and records of all costs for which reimbursement is sought • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations • Providing workers' compensation insurance and other required insurance coverage • Indemnifying the city against any claims, demands, causes of action, judgments, liens, and expenses arising from the consultant's negligence