SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF GARLAND
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City of Garland seeks competitive sealed proposals for Forest Lane Median Improvements including roadway, landscaping, and electrical work. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on May 28, 2026, and bid closing on June 9, 2026. Payment bonds and insurance required.
Award must be made to the vendor submitting the most advantageous offer considering the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors. City reserves the right to request a best and final offer upon completion of negotiations. NO FAXED OR EMAILED BIDS! All documents (forms) herein and attached are required to be completed and returned with response. All questions must be answered in the Ion Wave Q&A segment. No emailed, faxed or phone call question related to this bid will be responded to. NO FAXED OR EMAILED BIDS! All documents (forms) herein and attached are required to be completed and returned with response. This is an evaluated bid, please pay special attention to the evaluation criteria in the scope. There is an optional pre-bid meeting May 28, 2026, at 9:00 am (CST) on Microsoft Teams. A Microsoft Teams link is provided in the activities tab of this bid. The bid question and answers close June 4, 2026. The bid closes June 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm (CST). You are not required to attend the opening, but you may attend if you like at 200 North Fifth Street, Second Floor: Garland TX 75040. Payment and Performance Bonds are required, as well as other proof of insurance and other documents, in accordance with statutory regulations prior to beginning any work. --- Q&A --- Q1: We have different counts for the LT01 fixtures than shown on the bid form. We show 8 locations of 2 at each location for a total of 16 of the LT01 fixtures. Which count is correct? A1: The base bid includes 6 total LT01 light fixtures, 2 at each location. The additional 10 fixtures on the plans are associated with the Alternate Sprocket Elements. The bid tabulation has been updated to include 10 EA for the LT01 line item in the alternates section of the bid tab, 2 for each additional sprocket location if used. Submitted: 6/4/2026 04:00:38 PM (CT) Q2: Sheet E208 Keyed Note #1 states to reference 1/E331 for more information. Will you please provide this sheet? A2: AOS has been contacted for further clarification; additional information will be forthcoming. Submitted: 6/4/2026 03:24:10 PM (CT) Q3: There is a note within the signage plans stating that all signage to be min. 4' off back of curb. Is this note applicable to the sprocket elements as there are a few that are only 2' off back of curb? If so, how shall we proceed? A3: That dimension is applicable to all site elements, but the final locations will be field located w/ the city prior to installation. Submitted: 6/4/2026 03:15:07 PM (CT) Q4: On sheet L3002, there is a note for Concept Plant Schedule - Seasonal Color - 1,882 SF. We are not locating this as a bid item. Is this to be included and if so where shall it be entered? A4: This has been added as a line item for Seasonal Color - 1,882 SF to the bid tab under Landscape Components. Submitted: 6/4/2026 03:03:45 PM (CT) Q5: There is an add alternate for the same item that is in the base bid. Electrical switchgear including but not limited to distribution panelboards, Disconnect switches, step down transformers, low voltage panelboards and service feeders Complete and in place. Which switchgear is the base bid and which (3) are the add alternates? A5: Electrical associated with lighting in viewports 2/E201 and 2&3/E203 are alternates. All other electrical is included in the base bid. Submitted: 6/4/2026 02:45:40 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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