Brazos Street, Trinity Street & Kathleen Court Paving, Water, Wastewater & Drainage Improvements

The City of Garland has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for paving, water, wastewater, and drainage improvements on Brazos Street, Trinity Street, and Kathleen Court, with solicitation number REQ00002058. This sealed bid solicitation requires electronic submission exclusively through the City's Ion Wave procurement portal by May 19, 2026, with a mandatory 5% bid bond uploaded alongside the bid to ensure responsiveness. The scope encompasses comprehensive site infrastructure upgrades, including construction of concrete sidewalks, driveways, steps, utility installations, trench safety support, bermuda grass sodding with performance guarantees, and stormwater infrastructure consistent with City and North Central Texas Council of Governments standards. Delivery terms specify FOB Destination to City-designated locations, and contractor responsibilities include adherence to detailed technical specifications, quality testing, inspection by City officials, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The procurement follows a best-value trade-off evaluation approach without explicitly stated factor weights, allowing the City flexibility to select bids that balance cost and technical merit. The estimated contract value totals approximately $253,000, covering line items such as trench safety, water service installations, capital improvement signage, and contingency for unforeseen work. The contract requires the successful bidder to comply with multiple state regulatory mandates, including submitting Form 1295 for contracts over $1 million, certifying non-involvement with foreign adversarial ownerships, and adhering to anti-boycott statutes and environmental laws. Invoicing is submitted monthly to the Owner’s Engineering Department, segmented into materials incorporated, unincorporated materials, and labor/equipment/overhead. The primary contract administration contact is Liz Segura at the City of Garland, emphasizing centralized procurement oversight without named Contracting Officer’s Representative designations, while technical reviews are coordinated through the Engineering Department. No formal FAR clauses or listed attachments are incorporated; instead, the contract relies on municipal standards, local specifications, and explicit bid instructions that prohibit faxed/email submissions and mandate full completion of all required forms and affirmations, including HUB status certification and conflict of interest disclosures where applicable.