Term Contract for Transmission Material

The City of Garland has issued Request for Bid REQ00002835 to establish a one-vendor blanket term contract for the procurement of transmission and substation materials for the Garland Power and Light Transmission and Substation Department. This solicitation seeks a vendor to provide electrical transmission hardware, conductors, insulators, OPGW, clamps, bolts, and related accessories on an as-needed basis. The contract features an initial one-year term with the possibility of up to four renewals. While the City may purchase up to 5,000,000.00 dollars annually, it is under no obligation to purchase a minimum amount of any awarded item. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Ion Wave e-bidding platform by September 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time, as emailed or faxed submissions are strictly prohibited. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a completed bid sheet, detailed material specifications, and warranty documentation. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder based on compliance with all requirements, acceptable past performance, and financial capability. All goods must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to Garland, Texas, and must be new and in first-class condition. The agreement incorporates the City of Garland Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods V1058, including requirements for EEO compliance, Texas resident bidder preferences, and certifications regarding the foreign ownership of critical infrastructure.