Cathodic Protection System Surveys & Inspections

The City of Dallas is seeking proposals under solicitation BDZ26-00030152 to establish a 36-month Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) service agreement for annual Cathodic Protection System Surveys and Inspections to be utilized by the Dallas Water Utilities Department. This contract is designed for situations where exact quantities or delivery schedules cannot be determined upfront, allowing task orders to be issued on an as-needed basis during the contract term. The solicitation, posted on May 14, 2026, has a response deadline of June 19, 2026, and is open to all eligible vendors without a specific set-aside. Work must be performed in Dallas, Texas, and compliance with NACE SP0169:2007, NACE TM 0497, and BS EN 12954:1:1991 standards is mandatory, along with adherence to the latest applicable NACE guidelines. The City requires vendors to provide accurate inspection reports, maintain strict communication protocols with 24-hour email and two-hour phone call response times, and ensure all services are delivered under a Commercially Useful Function to prevent conduit subcontracting. Award will be determined through a trade-off process weighing cost at 30%, the Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Plan at 20%, Local Preference as a pass/fail criterion worth 5 points, and qualitative evaluation of experience and qualifications. Cost is scored proportionally based on the lowest bid, while the DRIVE Plan evaluates Small Business Enterprise utilization, local workforce and supply chain engagement, and subcontractor payment history. Local Preference requires the vendor to either have a principal place of business in Dallas, employ at least 100 full-time Dallas residents, have 20% of employees reside locally, or participate in a workforce development program. Vendors must submit required forms including OPS-02, OPS-07, State Form CIQ, and OPS-31, and comply with special requirements such as Equal Employment Opportunity reporting, prohibition of contract assignment without consent, audit rights, 3-year record retention, wage floor compliance for contracts over $50,000, and certification under Texas Government Code §2252.908. Contractors must also certify they are not engaged in boycotts of Israel or business with sanctioned countries, and all proprietary information must be clearly marked due to potential disclosure under the