Term Agreement with 4 Options to Renew - Fiber Optic Maintenance, Repair and Modernization for IT, Transportation, and Water Departments

The City of Garland is soliciting bids for a term agreement under solicitation REQ00003176 to provide fiber optic maintenance, repair, and modernization services for its IT, Transportation, and Water Departments. The contract consists of an initial twelve-month term with four optional twelve-month renewal periods. The City intends to award the contract to the two highest-ranked respondents, designating one as the primary contractor and the other as the secondary contractor to ensure redundancy and emergency response capacity. Award decisions are based on best value, evaluated through overall qualifications, client references, and relevant project examples. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for installation, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs of critical infrastructure, including public safety and SCADA systems. Critical priority outages require a two-hour response time. Deliverables include schematic diagrams, OTDR test files, and as-built drawings, with a minimum two-year workmanship warranty required for all services. Bidders must submit comprehensive bids on all items to be considered responsive, adhering to Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 for prevailing wage rates. Materials are to be billed at actual cost plus a markup not exceeding 10 percent. All submissions must be made electronically via the IonWave portal by November 5, 2026.