Ryan Braziel is a Solicitation Specific Questions. Ryan is associated with 18 contracts. Activity spans Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers.
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The City of Austin is soliciting bids under IFB 5000 RBB1014REBID for the procurement of ready-mix concrete design mixtures and related incidentals to support various city departments. The contract allows for materials to be obtained via delivery or pickup, with the requirement that pickup sites be located within ten miles of the Full Purpose City limits of Austin. The initial term of the agreement is twenty-four months, with the City holding the option to extend the contract for up to three additional twelve-month periods. Bids are due by October 22, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the lowest overall cost or specific line-item categories, with preferences applied for certified local and small businesses.
Contractors must adhere to strict operational and quality standards, including a five-calendar-day delivery window and a two-hour order confirmation requirement. All concrete mixes are subject to testing by the City's contracted laboratory, and non-conforming batches will be rejected. Mandatory requirements include compliance with prevailing wage laws, wage theft prevention certifications, and comprehensive insurance coverage, including a five-million-dollar umbrella/excess liability limit for those working with Austin Energy. Additionally, offerors must provide three verifiable references from the last five years and certify compliance with various Texas Government Codes, including prohibitions on boycotting Israel and restrictions on foreign ownership of critical infrastructure.
The City of Austin is seeking qualified contractors to provide drone-based exterior cleaning services for its water reservoirs and associated infrastructure through a Request for Information (RFI) numbered RFI 2200 RBB5001, issued on July 27, 2026, with responses due by September 2, 2026. This RFI is not a formal solicitation or contract but is intended to gather market information for future procurement planning. The scope of work requires the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to clean elevated and hard-to-reach surfaces without scaffolding or manual access, including pre-cleaning drone assessments, application of environmentally responsible cleaning agents such as Citra Shield, runoff containment, and post-cleaning inspections. All work must comply with City-approved chemical concentration limits and safety standards near potable water infrastructure. Contractors must submit detailed documentation including before-and-after imagery, flight logs, chemical usage records, and completion reports for City review and approval prior to payment.
Contractors must demonstrate proven experience with at least three completed drone cleaning projects on public utility infrastructure within the past five years and designate a Single Point of Contact with full authority to manage services. Pricing submissions are structured into categories including labor rates for normal and after-hours work, flat fees for maintenance services, and a fixed 25% markup on estimated material costs totaling an approximate $488,700 base value. Delivery is FOB Destination to 11110 ½ El Salido Pkwy, Austin, TX 78750, with all equipment, labor, travel, and materials provided by the contractor. The City reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple awards based on cost or any other criteria deemed most advantageous, without formal evaluation weights or technical scoring. While no formal contract clauses, representations, certifications, packaging standards, or termination provisions are outlined in the RFI, the City retains discretionary authority to inspect, accept, or withhold payment based on compliance with safety, environmental, and documentation requirements. Proposals must be submitted via email or hard copy by the deadline using provided forms, with no page limits specified but strict adherence to form structure required.
The City of Austin, through its Tactical Investigation Division, is seeking to procure three portable handheld Raman spectrometers under Invitation for Bids IFB 8700 RBB1015, with a mandatory five-year warranty on each device. The solicitation, issued on June 29, 2026, and due for response by August 4, 2026, targets the delivery of rugged, lightweight analyzers capable of accurate identification of substances including fentanyl, with automated, tamper-proof data storage and the ability to generate PDF and CSV reports. Delivery must occur within 120 calendar days of order placement to the Austin Police Headquarters at 715 E 8th St., Austin, TX, with shipments to be F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. Packaging must adhere to good commercial practices, include permanent labeling with contractor and city information, container numbering, and a detailed packing list per shipment. The contract emphasizes best value award over lowest price, incorporating a 5% discount for local businesses and a 3% discount for small businesses, with evaluation based on responsiveness, responsibility, and overall value, including price adjustments applied before final selection.
The contract includes critical compliance, administrative, and operational requirements beyond the hardware delivery. All work products, including software, data, manuals, and training materials, are the exclusive property of the City, with the contractor obligated to execute assignments to transfer full ownership. The contractor must retain key personnel throughout performance, obtain prior written approval for any substitutions, and submit detailed qualifications upfront. Subcontracting requires pre-approval, and no MBE-WBE goals apply. Insurance must be provided by Texas-authorized carriers with an A.M. Best rating of B+VII or higher, naming the City as additional insured, and certificates must be submitted prior to contract execution. Safety Data Sheets must accompany all shipments containing hazardous materials, with failure to provide them triggering immediate termination. The contractor is prohibited from charging contingent fees or offering gratuities, must comply with ADA and Austin’s non-discrimination laws, and may not assign the contract without written consent. The City retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance upon delivery, with non-conforming items subject to rejection. Payment is administered through the Austin Police Department’s accounts payable office, contingent on available appropriations, and invoices must reference the purchase order. A 180-day holdover period is included if no extension notice is provided. The total estimated contract value is $488,700
The contract involves the City of Austin establishing a master agreement for the supply of various emulsified asphalt products, including HFRS-2P, SS-1, NT-HRE, CMS-1PF/CMS-1P, CMS-1PC, and NT-HRE (66/33). The initial term of the contract is two years, with the possibility of three additional 12-month renewal extensions, allowing for flexibility based on ongoing needs. The contract value is estimated to range between 5 million and 15 million dollars, reflecting the scale of anticipated procurement. The solicitation was posted on August 11, 2025, with responses due by September 16, 2025, and is managed under NAICS code 324121, which pertains to asphalt paving mixtures and blocks. The primary point of contact is Ryan Braziel, reachable via email or phone, and the contract is managed by the Texas office of the City of Austin. This agreement aims to ensure a reliable supply of emulsified asphalt products for infrastructure projects over an extended period, with provisions for renewal to accommodate future requirements.
The City of Austin has issued a solicitation for a comprehensive HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services contract across the city, with a project value estimated between 5 million and 15 million dollars. The contract aims to ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of HVAC systems throughout various city facilities in Texas. The solicitation, posted on March 3, 2025, invites qualified service providers to submit proposals by April 8, 2025. The services are critical for maintaining indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and system longevity, and the contract will likely include routine inspections, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and system upgrades.
The contract is managed by the City of Austin, Texas, with Ryan Braziel serving as the primary contact for inquiries. Interested vendors can access detailed solicitation information through the city’s online portal. The project falls under the NAICS code 238220, which pertains to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, indicating the specialized nature of the work. This opportunity is part of the city’s broader efforts to ensure sustainable and efficient building operations through reliable HVAC services, supporting the city’s infrastructure and public safety objectives.
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USA$5M–$15Mest.
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Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
