SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF GEORGETOWN
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The City of Georgetown, TX, seeks proposals for a pole attachment audit and cost of service rate study. The project involves auditing over 9,000 utility poles and integrating data with GIS platforms. Proposals are due July 1, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on June 15, 2026.
Addendum 1 Proposal Deadline Extension The deadline for submission of proposal has been revised as follows: Original Proposal Due Date: June 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm CT Revised Proposal Due Date: July 1st , 2026 at 2:00 pm CT Answers to Submitted questions Posted on Ionwave ___________________________________________ The City of Georgetown seeks to enter into an agreement with a qualified Individual, Firm, or Corporation with substantial and relevant experience and expertise to provide a pole attachment audit and cost of service rates for pole attachment associated fees. The successful Offeror (Consultant) must meet all requirements of this RFP, maintain proper licensing, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and mandates relative to the services specified in this RFP. Sealed proposals must be electronically submitted through the City E-bid system accessible via City’s web site at https://gtowntx.ionwave.net/Login.aspx on or before June 30 2026 at 2:00 PM (CST) and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read aloud. Questions regarding use of the E-bid System may be directed by email to: veronica.ferriz@georgetowntexas.gov PUBLIC CLOSING will be held by virtually. This is accessible using the link and call in information provided below: Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 275 557 113 844 127 Passcode: kn9Ak3w5 Dial in by phone +1 512-672-8405,,431970739# United States, Austin Phone conference ID: 431 970 739# PRE-PROPOSALMEETING A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Proposal meeting will be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams, beginning at 10:00 AM CT on June 15,2026. This meeting not mandatory. Any questions and answers addressed during the conference meeting will be issued in an addendum and posted on the City’s website. Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 275 557 113 844 127 Passcode: kn9Ak3w5 Dial in by phone +1 512-672-8405,,431970739# United States, Austin Phone conference ID: 431 970 739# --- Q&A --- Q1: What is the budget? A1: At this point there is no need to disclose the Budget. Submitted: 6/24/2026 09:27:10 AM (CT) Q2: Regarding the GIS/web-based mapping platform and dashboard referenced in the RFP: Is the City expecting the Contractor to host and maintain this platform, or will the City host it with the Contractor providing data and configuration support? A2: The city can work with the selected vendor on web or file based applications to assist with the data collection effort. We are an ESRI Enterprise customer and would expect an integration solution built on their technology. Submitted: 6/24/2026 09:26:44 AM (CT) Q3: Bid Line 1 lists 8,000 EA as the quantity for field audit of utility poles, while the pre-proposal meeting referenced approximately 8,900 poles. Could the City confirm the quantity to use for pricing purposes, and whether the submitted unit price will be applied to the actual number of City-owned poles audited? A3: Current number of poles in our distribution network is 9014. Submitted: 6/24/2026 09:25:57 AM (CT) Q4: On page 7 of the RFQ it states: "The Proposer must clearly list any requested deviations from the City’s Standard Form of Agreement on the City’s Exception Form and attach as TAB G." Can you please provide the City's Exception Form? A4: There is no exception form; Any exception should be included as part of the response identified as Exhibit G Submitted: 6/18/2026 02:59:04 PM (CT) Q5: Will customer notifications be sent out? A5: Yes. The city can coordinate with selected vendor on outbound customer notifications. Submitted: 6/17/2026 03:32:51 PM (CT)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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