2026 Annual Utility Contract

The City of Garland is issuing a competitive sealed‑proposal (RFP) for its 2026 Annual Utility Contract, covering water and sewer utility construction, maintenance, and related services. The contract will be awarded to the vendor offering the most advantageous combination of price and technical factors. The scope includes installation, repair, replacement, testing, and documentation of water and sewer mains, appurtenances, traffic control, and associated civil works. Bidders must submit a bid bond (5 % of bid) and will be required to provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds upon award. The contract is initially for one year with the option to renew up to four additional one‑year periods, subject to city needs. No minimum purchase quantity is guaranteed. The solicitation prohibits faxed or emailed bids; all submissions must be made through the Ion Wave portal. • Competitive sealed proposal (RFP) – deadline 9/22/2026 • Scope: water & sewer main construction, appurtenances, traffic control, testing, and related civil works • Mandatory bid bond (5 %); performance, payment & maintenance bonds required after award • One‑year base term, renewable up to four additional years • Evaluation based on price and weighted technical criteria; best‑and‑final offer may be requested • All questions due 9/18/2026 via Ion Wave Q&A only • No fax/email bids; electronic submission only