Forest Lane Median Improvements

The City of Garland is soliciting proposals for the Forest Lane Median Improvements project under solicitation number REQ00002226, with a closing date of June 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST. The project involves comprehensive construction services along Forest Lane from the western city limit at Plano Road to the median where W. Avenue B and Forest Lane diverge, including demolition, grading, installation of curbs and paving with decorative concrete and pavers, landscaping, irrigation systems, site lighting, wayfinding signage, and traffic and stormwater compliance measures. All work must be completed within 180 calendar days from contract execution, with preference given to vendors who can shorten the schedule. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via the Ion Wave portal; faxed or emailed bids are strictly prohibited. The bid must include all required forms, a bid bond equal to at least five percent of the proposal, and proof of insurance meeting the City’s standards, which include naming the City as an additional insured with 30 days’ notice of cancellation and a waiver of subrogation. Performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount are mandatory before any work commences, and no payments will be processed until these are secured. The award will be made to the vendor providing the most advantageous offer based on a one-step evaluation process under Texas Government Code § 2269, Subchapter F, weighting pricing at 60 percent and contractor experience and qualifications at 20 percent, with the remaining evaluation criteria unspecified but factored into the best value determination. Vendors must provide line-item unit pricing and a total base proposal; estimated quantities are for reference only, and bidders are responsible for their own take-offs. The City reserves the right to request a best and final offer after negotiations and may conduct interviews or ask for clarifications. The contract incorporates AIA Document A201-2017, as modified by the City, governing general conditions, dispute resolution, and the role of the Initial Decision Maker, with governing law under Texas statutes and venue in Garland. Payment terms are tied to monthly applications certified by the Architect, with payment due within 30 days of receipt, and final payment conditioned on full performance, closeout documentation acceptance, and issuance of a final certificate. Vendors must comply with federal and state regulations including Buy American, Davis-Bacon, ADA, Title VI, and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment,