Brenita Wilkison is a Solicitation Specific Questions at City of Austin. Brenita is associated with 26 contracts. Activity spans Landscaping Services, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, and Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers.
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The City of Austin has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 6200 BYS1062) to procure span wire hardware and communications equipment necessary for the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal infrastructure. Managed by the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, the contract includes a wide range of materials such as cable suspension bolts, lashing clamps, cable management panels, and splicing trays. All deliverables must be provided in new condition and delivered within 45 calendar days of order placement. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with unit pricing that remains firm for the first 12 calendar months. The City reserves the right to award the contract based on the overall lowest cost, with an additional 10 percent allocation for products not specifically listed in the primary category.
Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring adherence to technical standards such as ASTM Specification A153, ANSI/IEEE C135.4, and ISO 9001:2015, as well as Buy America/BABA qualifications. Contractors must provide Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials and adhere to non-discrimination and non-retaliation certifications. Payment is processed within 30 calendar days of receipt of deliverables or invoice. Submissions must be completed online via the Austin Finance Online portal by November 17, 2026, and must include required certifications regarding the Wage Theft Ordinance and non-discrimination practices. Small and local business preferences are available to qualified offerors.
Texas
NAICS
423610
Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
The City of Austin is soliciting bids for leak detection services to maintain approximately 500 linear miles of its water distribution system annually. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to perform acoustical surveys and correlation activities to pinpoint leaks on public assets. Key deliverables include the marking of pinpointed leaks with white paint and the submission of annual reports and GIS data in ESRI Shapefile File Geodatabase format. To qualify, contractors must demonstrate three years of experience within the last five years on similar municipal water systems and provide at least five leak detection reports from the past 24 months.
The contract is awarded based on price, with specific discounts available for certified local and small businesses. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to the City of Austin Living Wage Program, which mandates a minimum wage of 22.15 per hour, and certifications regarding non-discrimination, non-retaliation, and the Wage Theft Ordinance. Additionally, contractors must comply with Texas Government Code regarding boycotts of Israel and restrictions on business with specified foreign countries. Mandatory submittals include pricing, a scope of work response, verifiable references, and proof of comprehensive insurance coverage. Invoices are to be submitted monthly and are payable within 30 calendar days.
The City of Austin has issued Invitation for Bids IFB 2200 BYS1057REBID to secure a contractor for the supply and delivery of filter media support gravel and filter sand. The contract is for an initial term of 24 months, with the City holding the option to extend for up to three additional 12-month periods. Materials must be sourced from an NSF approved manufacturer and transported by an NSF approved trucking company, adhering to AWWA Standard B100 and ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for drinking water suitability. Deliveries are FOB destination to the Austin, Texas area, with materials packaged in super sacks weighing no more than 1.5 or 2 tons. Each delivery must be accompanied by a certificate of analysis, a Safety Data Sheet, a certified scale receipt, and a shipping ticket.
Award decisions are based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with the City reserving the right to make single or multiple awards. Offerors must submit several required documents, including pricing sheets, an offer and acceptance form, a scope of work response, and a wage theft ordinance certification. Optional preferences are available for certified small and local businesses. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability, and must comply with various Texas state laws and City ordinances, including non-discrimination and cybersecurity regulations. Invoices must be emailed within five calendar days of delivery and are payable within 30 days.
Texas
NAICS
423320
Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
The City of Austin is soliciting chemicals, calibration standards, and reagents for the maintenance and calibration of Hydrotech Hydrolab and In-Situ Sondes used in water quality monitoring for parameters including pH, turbidity, conductivity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen. The solicitation, identified as IFB 6300 BYS1059, is an Invitation for Bids with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and is open to vendors registered in Austin Finance Online. The estimated contract value is $488,700, covering annual estimates for buffer solutions, preventative maintenance services at a flat fee of $1,200, and a 25% markup on estimated material costs of $350,000. All deliverables must comply with NFPA safety ratings, the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and include valid Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials; the use of carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens is strictly prohibited. Shipments must be packaged according to good commercial practice, marked with the contractor’s and City’s information, container sequence, and packing list, with all packaging costs borne by the contractor. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with specific delivery points dictated by individual Purchase Orders. The City reserves the right to inspect and accept goods at the point of delivery, with non-conforming items subject to rejection. Pricing is evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or Best Value approach, depending on procurement context. Contractors must certify small business status, disclose use of minority, women, or disadvantaged business subcontractors, and affirm compliance with Texas laws prohibiting boycotts of Israel and engagement in LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. All intellectual property developed under the contract becomes the City’s exclusive property. The contractor must maintain insurance naming the City as additional insured, with carriers rated B+VII or higher by A.M. Best, and comply with public information act requirements if the contract exceeds $1 million. The contract administrator is Gwendolyn Byrd, with billing handled via email to WPDinvoices@austintexas.gov, and all submissions must occur through the Austin Finance Online eResponse portal.
Texas$489Kest.
NAICS
424690
Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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City of Austin Finance Online, TX
PSC
17595
Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
The City of Austin is seeking suppliers to provide 3-inch calcium hypochlorite tablets and calcium hypochlorite granules to support its water treatment operations. This solicitation, identified as IFB 2200 BYS1058, was posted on July 13, 2026, and requires responses to be submitted by August 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The procurement is aimed at ensuring a reliable supply of chemical disinfectants critical to maintaining safe and compliant drinking water standards across the city's treatment facilities. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the contract is open to all qualified vendors without restrictions based on business size or ownership type.
All deliveries will be performed at locations supporting Austin Water treatment operations, though specific addresses are not listed. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Brenita Wilkison via email at brenita.selement@austintexas.gov or phone at 512-974-3164. For inquiries related to small and minority business resources, vendors may contact the SMBR Main Office at smbrcompliancedocuments@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7600. Additional details and documentation can be accessed through the city’s online procurement portal at the provided UI link.
Texas
NAICS
424690
Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive annual preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for an Ion Chromatography System used within Austin Water's Environmental Analytical Services Laboratory. The contract, with a potential duration of 24 months and an option to extend for an additional year, aims to ensure the system remains in optimal operating condition through scheduled maintenance, prompt emergency repairs within 48 hours, and the use of original manufacturer parts. The scope includes detailed requirements for service reporting, environmental safety, and personnel qualifications, emphasizing adherence to manufacturer standards and warranty provisions. The procurement process involves a formal solicitation, with bids due by October 24, 2025, and evaluation based on the lowest responsive offer that meets all specified minimum qualifications.
The solicitation package comprises multiple documents, including instructions for offer preparation, detailed pricing sheets, and a comprehensive Statement of Work that outlines the contractual obligations, performance standards, and city responsibilities. The pricing sheet requires detailed submission of costs for routine maintenance, repairs, and parts, with an emphasis on all-inclusive pricing and compliance with administrative and transportation terms. The contract aims to maintain the integrity and performance of the ion chromatography system, ensuring reliable analytical operations for the city's environmental testing programs, while also establishing clear communication channels and contractual obligations to facilitate smooth service delivery.
The City of Austin is seeking to establish a contract with qualified contractors to supply custom 25-yard roll-off dewatering containers along with their delivery services. The contract aims to secure reliable providers capable of delivering these specialized containers within a specified budget range of $50,000 to $150,000. The solicitation, identified as number 143101, was posted on September 15, 2025, with a response deadline set for October 9, 2025. The project falls under the NAICS code 332999, which covers other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the containers required.
Interested vendors are encouraged to contact Brenita Wilkison via email or phone for further details or questions. The contract will be managed by the City of Austin, Texas, and is open to qualified contractors who can meet the specifications and delivery requirements. Additional information and the solicitation details can be accessed through the provided online link. The project emphasizes the importance of timely delivery and quality manufacturing to support the city's dewatering and waste management operations.
TexasTX,
USA$50K–$150Kest.
NAICS
332999
All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
This contract is established to provide comprehensive flooring services including installation, cleaning, refinishing, and repair across a wide variety of surface types. The scope encompasses repairs and maintenance for flooring materials such as carpet (both broadloom and tile), ceramic tile, hardwood, linoleum, marble, poured seamless floors, raised flooring systems (including safety and computer flooring), rubber, stone, terrazzo, granite, limestone, and VCT tile. The services may also involve cleaning, sealing, leveling, demolition, and removal of existing flooring surfaces to ensure proper installation and maintenance.
The contract, issued by the City of Austin in Texas, has a value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 and is set to be active following a solicitation process posted on June 9, 2025, with responses due by July 8, 2025. The primary point of contact is Brenita Wilkison, reachable via email or phone, and the contract aims to support the city's needs for durable and well-maintained flooring solutions across various facilities.
