Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF ENNIS

    Miscellaneous Utility Department Materials FY 26-27

    Issued by City of Ennis
    cityIFBCity of EnnisSol. 273138
    Open · 7d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    7
    due Aug 12, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 19, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
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    NAICS CODE
    423830
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Ennis, TX, invites bids for Miscellaneous Utility Department Materials FY 26-27 including water system materials, chemicals, instrument calibration, sludge hauling, and CCTV inspection services. Bids due August 12, 2026. Contract term is one year with renewal options. Materials must meet specified standards and delivery requirements.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    273138
    Type / RFx
    IFB
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    July 19, 2026
    Due Date
    August 12, 2026
    NAICS Code
    423830AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Ennis
    State
    Texas
    Agency
    City of Ennis

    Description

    The City of Ennis is requesting bids for Miscellaneous Utility Department Materials FY 26-27. See ITB 27-417-02 on the City's OpenGov portal, bids are due before 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 27-417-02
    • Department: Utility Operations
    • Department Head: Doug Taylor (Utility Operations Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-08-07T22:00:22.821Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Scope of Work

      Materials and work shall be governed by the description below and the current Infrastructure Design Standards available at the link: Infrastructure Design Standards.pdf (ennistx.gov)

       

      No Bid will be considered that does not meet these minimum standards.  The quantities shown in the bid form may be ordered by the City over a 12-month period, but the City is not bound to order any portion of the total quantities specified.

       

      Material quantities will vary according to Utility Department requirements.  Material will be ordered in truck transport quantities at various times throughout the year.  Truck transport delivery to place material in receiving agency’s location under normal conditions must be made within 72 hours of the order unless otherwise specified.

       

      The City reserves the right to order an item from another supplier of that same item in the event that the Contractor is unable to supply the necessary materials by the time required. Recurring instances of out-of-stock items may be cause for cancellation of contract.

       

      Any catalog, brand name or manufacturer’s reference used in bid invitation is descriptive, not restrictive; it is to indicate type and quality desired.  Bids on brands of like nature and quality will be considered, except where prequalification or plant trial is stipulated.  If bidding on other than reference specifications, Bidder must show manufacturer, brand or trade name, lot number, etc., of article offered on the exceptions portion of the Bid form.  If other than brand(s) specified is offered, illustrations, and complete descriptions should be included with the bid submission and shall be considered as part of the bid.  If the Bidder takes no exception to specifications or reference data, the Bidder will be required to furnish brand names, numbers, etc., as specified and shown on the Bid Form.

       

      The unit price bid shall include the cost for the supplier to pick up and properly dispose of the empty containers for any product that is delivered in totes or barrels.

       

      For the products and services listed below, if other than the brand(s) specified, the Bidder must:

      1. Provide material composition information,

       

      1. Provide three (3) references that currently utilize the chemical in similar applications, and

       

      1. Complete testing to the City’s satisfaction which demonstrates that product is compatible with the City’s water/wastewater system, that the product performs identical or better than the product specified, and submit a signed statement from the Director of Public Works and/or Plant Manager which states that the product is an acceptable substitute.

       

        1. Such testing must be completed before bid closing date.  All costs for testing will be paid by the Bidder and the Bidder will be fully responsible for any and all plant upsets or equipment failure that may occur due to testing of the alternate material.

       

       

       

       

      Fire Hydrants – Mueller

      Approved to ANSI/AWWA C502 Standards; NSA threads, improved break-a-way style.  Super Centurion Model A423 Upper Barrel, Bonnet, and Caps painted FLYNT SILVER from the Manufacturer.  5-1/4” main valve opening three way (two hose nozzles and one pumper nozzle); 250 psig (1723 kPa) maximum working pressure, 500 psig (3447 kPa) static test pressure for 3-way hydrants.  Post-type dry barrel design.  Dry top design with O-ring sealed oil reservoir.  Traffic feature with SS safety stem coupling.  Dual bronze drain valves provide effective barrel drainage

       

      Water Pipe

      1. 3/4” C901 PE Water Pipe, Blue, ENDOT ENDOPURE HDPE (or approved equal)
      2. 1” C901 PE Water Pipe, Blue, ENDOT ENDOPURE HDPE (or approved equal)
      3. 2” C901 PE Water Pipe, Blue, ENDOT ENDOPURE HDPE (or approved equal)
      4. 6” C900 PVC DR-18 Water Pipe, Class 150, Blue, meeting AWWA minimum standards
      5. 8” C900 PVC DR-18 Water Pipe, Class 150, Blue, meeting AWWA minimum standards

       

      SS Water Repair Clamps

      In all cases, bands and clamps shall be stainless steel and the seals shall be of the highest quality, capable to seal against pressures commonly encountered in water distribution systems and shall meet or exceed industry standards. For all water repair clamps request Smith & Blair 261 series ((or approved equal) approved equal option is ford FS1 if smith & Blair isn’t available).

       

      Gate Valves

      1. Mueller 2300 Series Resilient Wedge Gate Valve (RWGV), 6” MJxMJ; or approved equal.  ANSI/AWWA C515 Standard, UL 262 Listed, FM 1120/1130 Approved, and certified to ANSI/NSF 61 & 372; NRS.  Triple O-ring seal; 2” square wrench nut – open left.  350 psig (1725 kPa) maximum working pressure; 700 psig (3450 KPa) static test pressure.
      2. Mueller 2300 Series RWGV, 8” MJxMJ; or approved equal.  ANSI/AWWA C515 Standard, UL 262 Listed, FM 1120/1130 Approved, and certified to ANSI/NSF 61 & 372; NRS.  Triple O-ring seal; 2” square wrench nut – open left.  350 psig (1725 kPa) maximum working pressure; 700 psig (3450 KPa) static test pressure.
      3. Gate Valve, 2” American AVK Series 03 Resilient Seated Ductile Iron Gate AWWA C509 (NRS) 250 PSI with 2” square wrench Nut – open left.

       

      Meter Boxes and Lids

       

      1. Meter Boxes and lids shall be constructed to facilitate water meter reading and/or data acquisition and provide an environment for an unobstructed RF signal from the water meter

       

      2. Meter Box body shall be constructed of white seamless PVC, with a ribbed exterior and smooth interior meeting all requirements of ASTM International (ASTM) f794 and UNI-B-9-90.

      a. Water meter boxes supplied shall be those as manufactured by B20 Environmental featuring the Nicor customized lid or approved equal.

      b. The box for one-inch (1”) meters shall be round eighteen inches (18”) in diameter and fifteen inches (15”) depth as specified (PGMB PL-18 x 15) or approved equal.

      c. The box for two-inch (2”) meters shall be round twenty-four inches (24”) in diameter and fifteen inches (15”) depth as specified (PGMB PL-24 x 15) or approved equal.

       

      4. Meter Box Ring:

      a. The ring shall be injection molded and made with 100% virgin no-break polymer for consistency and quality.

      b. The ring shall meet H20 load specifications per American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

      c. A locator disc shall be affixed to the underside of the ring.

      d. The ring shall meet the slip resistant requirement of ADA.

       

      5. Meter Box Lid:

      A. The lid shall be made of the same materials as the ring and meet the same H20 load specifications.

      B. The lid shall be lockable and be ready to accommodate an AMR/AMI device.

      C. The lid shall have a locator disc affixed to the underside.

      D. The ring shall meet the slip resistant requirement of ADA.

      E. The lid shall be embossed with the City name and logo in a 2” x 6” area on the face of the lid.

       

      Sanitary Sewer Pipe

      Sanitary Sewer pipe shall include the appropriate American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or American Water Works Association (AWWA) standard numbers for both quality control (dimensions, tolerances, etc.) and installation (bedding, backfill, etc.).  Sanitary Sewer pipe shall green in color constructed of SDR-26 PVC Gravity Sewer Pipe with push on style bell and spigot type joints in 20 foot lengths.

       

      Sanitary Sewer Fittings

      All fittings meet or exceed:  Fittings:  ASTM F1336, Materials:  ASTM D1784, Joints:  ASTM D3212, Gaskets:  ASTM F477, Installation:  ASTM D2321

      1. 6”x4”x6” PVC SDR-26, Gasket x Gasket x Gasket Sanitary Sewer Tee
      2. 4”x4”x4” PVC SDR-26, Gasket x Gasket x Gasket Sanitary Sewer Tee
      3. 4”x4”x4” PVC SDR-26, Gasket x Gasket x Gasket Sanitary Sewer Wye
      4. 4” PVC x PVC Sanitary Sewer Rubber Boot
      5. 6” PVC x PVC Sanitary Sewer Rubber Boot
      6. 4” PVC x Clay Sanitary Sewer Rubber Boot 
      7. 6” PVC x Clay Sanitary Sewer Rubber Boot 

      Brass Parts

      All brass parts must meet or exceed the following specifications: Brass parts must comply with the standards set forth by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and be certified lead-free as required by NSF/ANSI 61. The parts should be manufactured from high-quality, durable brass material suitable for potable water applications. Preferably, the brass parts should be sourced from Mueller, Ford, or A.Y. McDonald. For the 3/4" to 1" Meter adapter, Ford Part # A34-NL is preferred, with a required quantity of 200. Each fitting and valve must meet the quantity specified in the bid form.

      1. 3/4" meter spud
      2. 3/4" CTS X 3/4" CTS Grip joint Coupling
      3. 3/4" CTS X 1" CTS Grip joint Coupling
      4. 2" CTS X 2" CTS Grip joint Coupling
      5. 3/4" X 1" Meter Adapter (part number A34-NL or approved equal)
      6. 3/4" CTS Grip joint Angle Stop X Meter Nut
      7. 3/4" CTS Grip Joint Straight Stop X Meter Nut
      8. 3/4" CC Corporation Stop (Grip joint)
      9. 1" CTS x 1" CTS Grip joint Coupling
      10. 1" CTS Grip joint Angle Stop X Meter Nut
      11. 1" CTS Grip Joint Straight Stop X Meter Nut
      12. 1" CC Corporation Stop (Grip joint)
      13. 2" CTS Grip Joint Angle Stop X Meter Flange
      14. 2" CTS Grip joint Straight Stop X Meter Flange
      15. 2" CTS Grip Joint X MIP coupling
      16. 2" CTS Grip Joint X FIP coupling

      Sand, Gravel and Base (FOB Ennis)

      1. 1-¼” Wash Rock shall consist of washed limestone rock of specified gradation that meets ASTM C33 specifications for fine aggregates for concrete.
      2. Limestone Flex Base, meeting the requirements of TxDOT Item 247, Type A, Grade 1-2.
      3. Crushed Concrete Flex Base, Meeting the requirements of TxDOT Item 247, Type D, Grade 1-2.
      4. Pea Gravel, Grade 4, Rounded without sharp corners.
      5. Sandy Loam shall be screened and free-flowing granular material that contains no lumps, stones over two inches in diameter, clay, or organic matter.

      On Site Instrument Services

      Calibrate and maintain:

      1. 7 Hach D.O. probes
      2. 2 conductivity probes
      3. 3 Solitax probes
      4. 4 pH probes

      Perform preventive maintenance including:

      1. instrument cleaning
      2. annual replacement of sensor caps
      3. calibrations with primary standards
      4. wiper replacement
      5. annual salt bridge replacement as needed

      Bid will be for the entire year with calibration and preventive maintenance performed on a semiannual basis.  All work will take place at the Oak Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant.

       

      Anhydrous Ammonia

      Specifications for Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) are for use in the treatment of potable water.  The product shall conform to the AWWA Standard B305-06: Anhydrous Ammonia, as amended and shall be certified under ANSI/NSF Standards 60 or 61 by an agency recognized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  Bidder shall provide, in writing, confirmation of said certification and shall identify whether it is classified with NSF as a Manufacturer or a re-packager.  A certified chemical analysis of the material shipped shall accompany each order and the product shall not be less than 99.6% NH3 furnished in bulk.  The product shall be free of any inorganic or organic substances in quantities capable of producing deleterious or injurious effects on the health of those consuming the water treated with the chemical.  A MSDS shall be provided at the location of delivery for the product before delivery of the first shipment, and again, as amendments or changes to the MSDS are made.

       

      Activated Carbon

      Specifications for Activated Carbon are for use in the treatment of potable water.  The carbon must be Hydrodarco® O, or P.  All powdered activated carbon delivered shall conform to AWWA Standard B600-90: Powdered Activated Carbon and shall be certified under ANSI/NSF Standards 60 or 61 by an agency recognized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  A complete chemical analysis of the product to be supplied shall be submitted with the bid.  Any equivalent bid must have been tested in our process with our equipment and been preapproved.  The analyses shall include at minimum:

      • Moisture Content
      • Apparent Density
      • Particle Size
      • Phenol Value
      • Iodine Number

       

      Blended Phosphate Corrosion Inhibitor

      This Bid provides for the following Special Conditions:

      • The product must be Seaquest by Aqua-Smart or an approved alternate.  If not Seaquest, a plant demonstration will be necessary before bidding.
      • Only NSF/UL certified products will be considered.
      • Only phosphates similar to Seaquest by Aqua-Smart will be considered.
      • The product shall be delivered dry in pails.
      • At least five (5) references from water plants using the phosphate with a similar water source.
      • Typical chemical analysis of the blended phosphate must be included.

       

      Water Treatment Coagulant

      Any product considered shall pre-qualify by means of extensive plant trials, which will be used to determine suitability and overall cost effectiveness.  The Supplier shall bear all cost for any trial.  All chemicals used in treatment of water supplied by Public Water Systems must conform to American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation (ANSI/NSF) Standard 60 for direct additives and ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for indirect additives.  Conformance with these standards must be obtained by certification of the product by an organization accredited by ANSI.  Any water treatment chemical bid must provide proof of this certification.  Award of the bid will be based solely on the product performance and quality with respect to costs.  All costs require delivered pricing. All bidders must provide the following information:

       

      Proven TOC reduction of at least 35%

      PPM to treat one (1) million gallons of water

      Pounds of product to treat one (1) million gallons of water

      Cost per pound of product

      Cost to treat one (1) million gallons of water

      Only prequalified manufacturers will be considered when awarding the Bid.

       

      Potassium Permanganate

      The Potassium Permanganate supplied shall be free flowing CAIROX®

      Standards and Specifications

      The Potassium Permanganate provided shall be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to NSF/ANSI Standard 60:  Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals – Health Effects.

      Free-Flowing Grade meets:  AWWA Standard B603-16: Permanganates

      Formula

      KMnO4

      Formula Weight

      158.0 g/mol

      Form

      Granular Crystalline

      Specific Gravity

      Solid, 2.703 g/cm3; 3% Solution: 1.020 g/mL by weight, 20°C / 4°C

      Bulk Density

      Approximately 100 LB/ft3

      Decomposition may start at 150°C / 302°F

      Crystals or granules are dark purple with a metallic sheen, sometimes with a dark bronze-like appearance.  Potassium permanganate has a sweetish, astringent taste and is odorless.

      Assay

      Guaranteed 97% KMnO4

      Particle Size

      20% Maximum retained on #425 micron (formerly #40 U.S. Standard Sieve)

      7% Maximum through #75 micron (formerly #200 U.S. Standard Sieve)

       

      Liquid Chlorine

      Chlorine Specifications

      All liquid chlorine and containers supplied by this bid shall conform fully to AWWA B301-18, and shall be certified under ANSI/NSF Standards 60 or 61 by an agency recognized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

      The liquid chlorine supplied shall be standard liquid chlorine for use as a disinfectant for water and wastewater treatment.  The chlorine shall be 99.5% pure by volume, as obtained from vaporized liquid chlorine.

      The City may require that a sample of liquid chlorine be tested to determine the accuracy of the bidders stated purity.  Analysis of the sample shall be performed in a laboratory to be selected by the City.  If the sample purity is less than the stated purity, the cost of the analysis shall be paid by the Bidder.

      Affidavit

      Each bid shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating the purity of the product to be provided and its suitability for the intended uses of the City of Ennis.

      Safety Requirements/Training

      The Contractor shall employ only handling procedures which conform fully to the most current safety guidelines promulgated by the Chlorine Institute, Inc.

      All chlorine containers will be carefully examined upon receipt.  Any containers which exhibit evidence of leakage, structural damage, corrosion, metal fatigue, improper handling or filling, excessive layers of loose and peeling paint, or insufficient maintenance shall be rejected and ordered removed from the site.  Any containers arriving with a pressure exceeding the vapor pressure of the liquid chlorine shall be rejected.  All containers supplied under this Contract shall be maintained in such a manner as not to subject those persons working near them to an undue hazard.

      All valves shall be clean, free of dirt, and able to be operated by the use of conventional tools designed for that purpose.  Any containers having valves which may not be operated by the use of conventional tools will be set aside and the supplier ordered to remove them from the site within twenty-four (24) hours.  The supplier shall be responsible for any chemical spills that occur during the unloading of the chemical.  Any chemical spill must be cleaned up and properly disposed of by the Supplier prior to leaving the treatment facility.

      The net weight and tare weight of each container shall be affixed to each container in a secure manner.  Successful Bidder shall provide a safety training seminar for all employees at the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, if so, requested by the City.  The training shall include cylinder handling, safety procedures, and demonstrations of the proper use of emergency repair kit and self-contained breathing apparatus.  Training shall be provided by qualified personnel with actual chlorine emergency experience.  All training shall be scheduled at the convenience of the City.

      Emergency Response Crew

      It is required that each bidder state ‘yes’ or ‘no’ with regard to whether it will provide the City of Ennis with an appropriately trained emergency response crew and vehicle fully-equipped with all necessary container repair kits and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to properly respond to an emergency arising from uncontrolled discharge of the material provided.  Please note your ability or inability to provide this in the ‘Exceptions’ portion of this Bid.

      The Bidder shall state what emergency response crew will be used and will provide a separate emergency telephone list.  The emergency response crew must be capable of responding to an emergency within two (2) hours of notification that an emergency exists.  The Bidder shall state that the assigned emergency crew will be provided at no cost, or if this is not the case, the cost to be charged for such emergency responses shall be stated in the ‘Exceptions’ portion of this Bid.

       

      Bacteria, Enzymes & Fungi Supplement

      Product used to buffer and supplement waste stream and biologic mass, as well as, solids reduction and remediation in stormwater holding areas.

       

      Product must come in 100-LB barrels, CFU’s must multiply rapidly upon moisture contact.

       

      Any product considered shall prequalify by means of extensive plant trials, which will be used to determine suitability and overall cost effectiveness.  The Supplier shall bear all costs for any trial.

       

      For any product that is delivered in totes or barrels the bid must include a statement that the empty containers will be picked up and disposed of by the Supplier.

       

      Liquid Sulfur Dioxide

      Chemical Specifications

      All Sulfur Dioxide delivered shall conform to AWWA Standard B512-15: Sulfur Dioxide.  Product shall be free of moisture, contaminants, or any other deleterious materials that could clog valves, rotameters, or other feed equipment.

      Handling and Safety

      One hundred and fifty (150) pound cylinders shall be delivered and unloaded by the Supplier.  All regulations governing the transport and handling shall be followed, where required.  Any cylinders showing evidence of leakage, damage, or corrosion will rejected.  Cylinders shall be shipped with valve protection hoods in place.  All cylinders must be equipped with standard container valves and fusible metal plugs.

       

      Defoaming Agent

      Product shall be a 100% active synthetic foam control additive that allows regulation and elimination of biologically-generated foam in activated sludge, BNR/ENR, and MBR wastewater treatment processes.  The product shall also control foam/frothing in aerobic or anaerobic sludge digestion, and will not contain mineral oil, silicones, nitrogen, or phosphorus in BNR/ENR processes.

      Any product considered shall prequalify by means of extensive plant trials, which will be used to determine suitability and overall cost effectiveness.  The Supplier shall bear all costs for any trial.

      • For any product that is delivered in totes or barrels the Bid must include a statement that the empty containers will be picked up and disposed of by the Supplier.

      Granular Oxygen Bio-stimulant Sludge Digester

      Any product considered for this application shall meet or exceed the following requirements:

      • Pure Sodium Percarbonate minimum 50-60%, Plus proprietary non-hazardous ingredients.
      • Not listed as hazardous ingredient under Emergency Release Notification (ERN), Section 308.
      • Not listed as Toxic chemical under ERN, Section 313.
      • Must be packaged in 1-Pound dissolvable bags and in 50-Pound plastic pails.
      • Minimum 2-WEEK delivery window.
      • Any product considered shall prequalify by means of extensive plant trials, which will be used to determine suitability and cost effectiveness.  The Supplier shall bear all costs for any trial.

       

      Odor Neutralizer

      Shall be Ozomatic or pre-qualified equal.  Any product considered for this application shall meet or exceed the following requirements:

      • Certified essential oil concentrate.
      • Natural derived product from plants from the United States.
      • Must contain no chemical perfumes.
      • Must contain ammonia binding neutralizer.
      • Certified no harm to wastewater biology.
      • Must contain no hazardous chemicals or solvents.
      • Minimum 2-WEEK delivery window.
      • Any product considered shall prequalify by means of extensive plant trials, which will be used to determine suitability and overall cost effectiveness.  The Suppler shall bear all costs for any trial.
      • For any product that is delivered in totes or barrels the Bid must include a statement that the empty containers will be picked up and disposed of by the Supplier.

      Sludge Dewatering Polymer

      The wastewater polymer for sludge dewatering shall be capable of effective conditioning of difficult municipal wastewater sludge and of performing over a wide ranger pf pH (5.0 to 11.0).  Any product considered shall prequalify by means of extensive plant trials, which will be used to determine suitability and overall cost effectiveness.

      Only cationic emulsion polymers shall be considered.  The polymer, based upon active operating data, shall meet the following specifications:

      • Polymer shall dewater sludge at a dosage rate not to exceed twelve (12) pounds per dry ton of sludge.
      • Polymer shall achieve cake solids of not less than fifteen (15) percent solids using existing City dewatering equipment.
      • Polymer shall adequately dewater sludge during trials and any subsequent usage.  For any product that is delivered in totes or barrels the bid must include a statement that the empty containers will be picked up and disposed of by the Supplier.  If any of the requirements listed above are not achieved on a consistent basis, or if the totes are not promptly picked up on request, the City may, at its discretion, purchase a polymer from an alternate source, at any time during the bid period.  Reasonable stock shall be maintained by the Supplier in order to assure prompt delivery.

      Testing Requirement: All bidders shall be required to arrange and participate in a on-site polymer jar test with City staff prior to award. Bidders are responsible for contacting the City to schedule the required testing appointment and providing all polymer samples necessary to conduct the test. The test will be used to evaluate the polymer's performance with the City's existing sludge and dewatering equipment. Failure to complete the required testing shall result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and removed from further consideration.

      Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%

      Product used for additional or auxiliary disinfection and H2S control during Belt Filter Press runs. 

      For any product that is delivered in totes or barrels the bid must include a statement that the empty containers will be picked up and disposed of by the supplier.

       

      Wastewater Specific Bacteria

      Any product considered for this application shall meet or exceed the following requirements:

      • Must promote nitrification with Heterotrophic Nitrifier.
      • Add Micronutrients: Vitamins A, C, and E to promote enzyme production.
      • Must be resistant to chlorination toxicity and must be certified Salmonella-free.
      • Blend of 1 strain B. subtitles. 1 strain B. Licheniformis, 1 strain P. putida to breakdown fatty acids.
      • No corn, soybean, rice, salt or bran fillers.
      • Must be packaged in 1-Pound dissolvable bags and in 25-Pound plastic pails.
      • Minimum 2-WEEK delivery window.
      • Any product considered shall prequalify by means of extensive plant trials, which will be used to determine suitability and overall cost effectiveness.  The Supplier shall bear all costs for any trial. 
      • For any product that is delivered in totes or barrels, the bid must include a statement that the empty containers will be picked up and disposed of by the Supplier.

       

      Sludge Hauling and Disposal Services

       

      The City will be accepting bids from qualified contractors to furnish all labor and equipment necessary for the hauling and disposal of sludge cake.

       

      The Oak Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant produces an average of approximately 130 tons of belt-pressed wastewater treatment plant sludge per month.  The sludge has a solids content between 18% and 23%.  Percent solid values are approximate and may vary.

       

      The City does not have storage capabilities for the sludge, and therefore, will have to load sludge containers directly from the belt press.  The Contractor will need to either:

      1. Keep a sufficient number of containers onsite for City personnel to fill with sludge and move with City equipment until such time as the Contractor can retrieve them on a daily basis; or
      2. Cycle sludge hauling containers and trucks through the Plant such that there is a container being loaded and a container waiting to be loaded on a daily basis.

      Operations of belt presses will normally occur Monday through Friday, during normal business hours.

      The successful Bidder shall make pick-ups with sufficient frequency to assure that no sludge back-ups occur at the WWTP.  Pickup shall be made Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, local time.  The Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman, or his designee, shall determine if the sludge back-up has occurred, and when such back-ups shall cause adverse effects to the treatment process.  In such cases, the Plant Foreman, or his designee, shall notify the successful Bidder of such a condition and the successful Bidder must respond and dispatch an appropriate number of vehicles within 24 hours of notification.  Failure to respond will result in the City taking appropriate actions to comply with its Federal and State discharge permit, which may include, but not be limited to, hiring alternative transportation and disposal services and back charging the successful Bidder’s account.

      Removal and disposal of all sludge will be in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations.  Sludge produced by the City is Class B Sludge and can be disposed of at a landfill disposal site.

      All paperwork (manifests, invoices, profiles, etc.) shall be supplied to the City in a timely manner to enable compliance with EPA, TCEQ, and local requirements.  All rented equipment (20 cu. yd. dumpsters) will be properly maintained to be safely used, operated, and transported.

       

      CCTV Camera Inspections/Surveys

      The City will be accepting bids from qualified contractors to furnish all labor and equipment necessary for performing inspection services on wastewater infrastructure.  Cleaning of all pipe to be inspected will be cleaned by City of Ennis personnel.  CCTV Inspection Services shall include the use of special equipment that advances within a subsurface pipe in order to gather video or visual data in real-time, and to obtain an accurate understanding of the conditions of pipes.

      1. Show inside of manhole channel, and pipe connection to wall at both upstream and downstream manhole and lateral connections.
      2. Move through line at speed no greater than 20 feet per minute, stopping for minimum 10 seconds to record lateral connections, mainline connections, defects, and features and points of interest.
      3. Maintain technical quality, sharp focus, and distortion free picture.  Video a section of sewer in its entirety with no breaks or interruptions.
      4. Pan, tilt, and rotate as necessary to best view and evaluate lateral connections, defects, features, and points of interest.

      Use power winches, powered rewinds, tractors, or other devices that do not obstruct camera view or interfere with proper documentation of sewer conditions to move camera through sewer.

      On-Line and Lab Instrument Services

      The City will be accepting bids from qualified contractors to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, calibration standards, replacement parts required for routine preventive maintenance, and documentation necessary to perform calibration, certification, and preventive maintenance on the following laboratory and on-line instrumentation located at the Ennis Water Treatment Plant.

      Hach 1720E Turbidimeters (6)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Instrument cleaning
      • Annual lamp replacement
      • Calibration using primary standards
      • Calibration and certification
      Hach CL17 Chlorine Analyzer (1)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Instrument cleaning
      • Tubing replacement during each service visit
      • Calibration by comparison using primary standards
      • Calibration and certification
      Hach DR300 Portable Colorimeters (5)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Instrument cleaning
      • Calibration verification
      • Calibration certification
      Hach TU5200 Turbidimeter (1)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Instrument cleaning
      • Calibration using primary standards
      • Calibration and certification
      Hach DR900 Series Portable Colorimeters (3)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Instrument cleaning
      • Calibration verification
      • Calibration certification
      Thermo Scientific Orion Dual Star Bench pH/Conductivity Meter (1)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Instrument cleaning
      • Calibration using primary standards
      • Calibration and certification
      Thermo Scientific Orion Dual Star A214 Bench ISE Meter with Two Probes (1)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Verification using primary standards
      • Calibration certification
      Hach SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (1)

      Perform preventive maintenance including:

      • Annual disassembly and cleaning of contact pins and ChemKey slots, as required
      • Semi-annual system verification
      • Calibration certification
      ChemScan Mini Chlor Analyzer (1)

      Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance including:

      • Instrument cleaning
      • Calibration
      • Calibration certification

      The contract shall be for a one (1) year term. Preventive maintenance and calibration services shall be performed on a semi-annual basis unless otherwise specified. All work shall be performed on-site at the City of Ennis Water Treatment Plant. The successful bidder shall provide calibration reports, certifications, and service documentation for each instrument serviced.

    • Introduction
      1. Project Overview: The City of Ennis is requesting Bids with the intent of awarding a contract for the purchase of goods and services contained in Scope of Services.
      2. Contract parties: The City of Ennis, may herein be referred to as “the City.” The person or company responding to the solicitation may herein be referred to as the “Proposer.”
      3. Questions: Following are contacts for questions as identified.
            1. ITB Clarifications/Questions/Inquiries: All questions related to requirements or processes of this ITB should be submitted through the Question & Answers section of OpenGov.
            2. Replies: Responses to inquiries which directly affect an interpretation or effect a change to this ITB will be issued in writing by addendum posted to City's OpenGov portal. All such addenda issued by City prior to the submittal deadline shall be considered part of the ITB. The City shall not be bound by any reply to an inquiry unless such reply is made by such formal written addendum.
            3. Acknowledgment of Addenda: The Proposer shall acknowledge all addenda as part of their Proposal.
      4. Notification of Errors or Omissions: Proposers shall promptly notify the City of any omissions, ambiguity, inconsistency or error that they may discover upon examination of this RFP. The City shall not be responsible or liable for any errors and/or misrepresentation that result from the solicitations which are inadvertently incomplete, ambiguous, inconsistent or obviously erroneous.
      5. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ): A person or business, and their agents, who seek to contract or enter into an agreement with the City, are required by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 176, to file a conflict of interest questionnaire (FORM CIQ). The form must be filed with the City no later than seven (7) days after the date the person or business begins contract discussions or negotiations with the City, or submits an application, response to a request for proposals or bids, correspondence, or other writing related to any potential agreement with the City.
      6. Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties: In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016. Please go to the Texas Ethics Commission web page (www.ethics.state.tx.us) for full instructions and to complete the required steps for creation of Form 1295. Once the form is completed online, printed and notarized please return the form with your proposal submission.
    • General Information
      1. Tax Exempt Status: City purchases are exempt from State Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax. Do not include tax in the Proposal. City will furnish Excise Tax Exemption Certificate upon request.
      2. Public Inspection of Proposals: The City strictly adheres to the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552.001, et seq.) and all other governing statutes, regulations, and laws regarding the disclosure of ITB information. Proposals are not available for public inspection until after the contract award. If the Proposer has notified the City, in writing, that the Proposal contains trade secrets or confidential information, the City will generally take reasonable steps to prevent disclosure of such information, in accordance with the Public Information Act. This is a statement of general policy only, and in no event shall the City be liable for disclosure of such information by the City in response to a request, regardless of the City’s failure to take any such reasonable steps, even if the City is negligent in failing to do so.
    • ITB Withdrawals and/or Amendments
      1. ITB Withdrawal: The City reserves the right to withdraw this ITB for any reason.
      2. ITB Amendments: The City reserves the right to amend any aspect of this ITB by formal written Addendum prior to the Proposal submittal deadline and will endeavor to notify all potential Proposers that have registered with the City, but failure to notify shall impose no obligation or liability on the City.
    • Key Events Schedule
      Bid Release Date:July 19, 2026
      Deadline for Submittal of Questions:August 7, 2026, 5:00pm
      Sealed Bids Due to the City:August 12, 2026, 1:00pm
      Publication Date 1:07/19/2026
      Publication Date 2:07/26/2026

       

      *No Pre-Bid Meeting will take place. However, it is strongly encouraged that potential proposers should familiarize themselves with the locations and proposal requirements prior to submission of a bid.

    • Funding

      Funds for payment have been provided through the City budget approved by the Ennis City Commission. Any anticipated orders or other obligations that may arise past the end of the current City fiscal year will be subjected to budget approval.

    • Altering Bids

      Bids shall not be altered or amended after the time of opening. Any alterations made before opening occurs must be initialed by the Proposer or his/her authorized agent. No bid may be withdrawn after opening without approval and based upon the submission of a written and acceptable reason.

    • Submittal Requirements
      1. Submittal Packet – Required Content: All proposals must be electronically submitted through OpenGov.
      2. Submittal Deadline: The deadline for submittal of Proposals shall be as identified in the timeline for this project. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to submit their Proposal before 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. No extensions will be granted and no late submissions will be accepted.
      3. Alterations or Withdrawals of Bid Document: Any submitted Bid may be withdrawn or a revised bid substituted prior to the submittal deadline. Bid Documents cannot be altered, amended or withdrawn by the Proposer after the submittal deadline, unless such alteration, amendment or withdrawal notice is approved in writing by the Purchasing Manager.
      4. Validity Period: Once the submittal deadline has passed, any Bid Document shall constitute an irrevocable bid to provide the commodities and/or services set forth in the Scope of Services at the price(s) shown in the Bid Document. Such bid shall be irrevocable until the earlier of the expiration of ninety (90) days from the submittal deadline, or until a contract has been awarded by the City.
    • Contract Terms and Conditions

      Term of Contract and Option to Extend

      Any contract resulting from this ITB shall be effective for one (1) year, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional years from the date of award. Contract renewal will be subject to the availability of funds and at the sole discretion of the City, on an annual basis.

       

      Delivery of Products and/or Services

      1. Warranty of Products and Services: All products furnished under this contract shall be warranted to be merchantable and good quality and fit for the purposes intended as described in this bid, to the satisfaction of City and in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the Scope of Services, and all services performed shall be warranted to be of a good and workmanlike quality, in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other express written warranties provided.
      2. Late Delivery or Performance: If Bidder fails to deliver acceptable goods or services within the timeframes established, the City shall be authorized to purchase the goods or services from another source and assess any increase in costs to the defaulting Bidder, who agrees to pay such costs within ten days of invoice.
      3. Title to Goods and Risk of Loss: For goods to be provided by Bidder hereunder, if any, the title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to City until City actually receives, takes possession, and accepts the goods and the installation of such goods, has tested the system, and determined that it is in good and acceptable working order.

       

      Miscellaneous

      1. Independent Contractor: Bidder agrees that Bidder and Bidder’s employees and agents have no employer- employee relationship with City. Bidder agrees that if Bidder is selected and awarded a contract, City shall not be responsible for the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) payments, Federal or State unemployment taxes, income tax withholding, Workers Compensation Insurance payments, or any other insurance payments, nor will City furnish any medical or retirement benefits or any paid vacation or sick leave.
      2. Assignments: The rights and duties awarded the successful Bidder shall not be assigned to another without the written consent of the Purchasing Manager. Such consent shall not relieve the assigner of liability in the event of default by the assignee.
      3. Liens: Bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City against any and all liens and encumbrances for all labor, goods, and services which may be provided to the City by Bidder or Bidder’s vendor(s), and if the City requests, a proper release of all liens or satisfactory evidence of freedom from liens shall be delivered to the City.
      4. Gratuities / Bribes: Bidder certifies that no bribes in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise, were offered or given by the successful Bidder, or its agent or representative, to any City officer, employee or elected representative, with respect to this ITB or any contract with the City, and that if any such bribe is found to have been made this shall be grounds for voiding of the contract
      5. Financial Participation: Bidder certifies that it has not received compensation from the City to participate in preparing the specifications or scope on which the Bid is based and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and/or payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.
      6. Required Licenses: Bidder certifies that he holds all licenses required by the State of Texas for a provider of the goods and/or services described by the Scope of Services herein.
      7. Authority to Submit Bid and Enter Contract: The person signing on behalf of Bidder certifies that the signer has authority to submit the Bid on behalf of the Bidder and to bind the Bidder to any resulting contract.
      8. Compliance with Applicable Law: Bidder agrees that the contract will be subject to, and Bidder will strictly comply with, all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

       

      Financial Responsibility Provisions

      1. Insurance: The Bidder, consistent with its status as an independent contractor, shall carry, and shall require any of its subcontractors to carry, at least the following insurance in such form, with such companies, and in such amounts (unless otherwise specified) as City may require:
            1. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance, including All States Endorsement, to the extent required by federal law and complying with the laws of the State of Texas;
            2. Commercial General Liability insurance, including Blanket Contractual Liability, Broad Form Property Damage, Personal Injury, Completed Operations/Products Liability, Premises Liability, Medical Payments, Interest of Employees as additional insureds, and Broad Form General Liability Endorsements, for at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage on an occurrence basis;
            3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned or hired automobiles to be used by the Contractor, with coverage for at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage.
      2. Indemnification: Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, all of its officers, Commission members, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, costs, damages and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and related expenses, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any acts or omissions of Bidder or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or supplier of Bidder in the execution or performance of this contract without regard to whether such persons are under the direction of City agents or employees.
      3. Bond Requirements: Prior to the commencement of work on this Project, Bidder shall deliver to the City the following bonds issued by a good and sufficient surety licensed by the State of Texas and satisfactory to the City:
            1. A payment bond in the amount of 100% of the total contract amount insuring the full and prompt payment of all persons performing labor and/or furnishing materials in connection with this Project;
            2. A surety bond in the amount of 100% of the total contract amount insuring full, faithful, and prompt performance of the responsibilities contained in this contract within the time parameters provided herein.
    • Evaluation and Contract Award
      1. Bid Evaluation and Contract Award Process: An award of a contract to provide the goods or services specified herein will be made using competitive sealed bids, in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and with the City’s purchasing policy. The City will evaluate all bids to determine which Bid provides the goods or services at the best value for the municipality. In determining best value, the municipality may weigh and consider the purchase price option, the reputation of the Bidder and of the Bidder’s goods or services; the quality and design of the Bidder’s goods or service, the extent to which the goods and service meet the municipality’s needs; the past relationship with the municipality, the total long-term cost to the municipality to acquire the Bidder’s goods or services, and in addition, each additional factor identified in the Scope of Services for this contract, if any. Should the City award this contract, it shall award it to the responsible Bidder whose bid is determined to be the most advantageous to the municipality considering the relative importance of price and the other evaluation factors included in the ITB.
      2. Completeness: If the Bid is incomplete or otherwise fails to conform to the requirements of the ITB, City alone will determine whether the variance is so significant as to render the Bid non-responsive, or whether the variance may be cured by the Proposer or waived by the City, such that the Bid may be considered for award.
      3. Ambiguity: Any ambiguity in the Bid as a result of omission, error, lack of clarity or non-compliance by the Bidder with specifications, instructions and all conditions shall be construed in the favor of the City. In the event of a conflict between these standard ITB requirements and details provided in the "Scope of Services" or "Proposal" sections of this ITB, the ITB Section shall prevail.
      4. Unit Prices and Extensions: If unit prices and their extensions do not coincide, the City may accept the price most beneficial to the City, and the Bidder will be bound thereby.
      5. Additional Information: City may request any other information necessary to determine Bidder’s ability to meet the minimum standards required by this ITB.
      6. Partial Contract Award: City reserves the right to award one or more contracts for some or all the requirements bid or award multiple contracts for various portions of the requirements to different Bidders based on the unit prices proposed in response to this ITB, or to reject any and all Bids and re-solicit for Bids, as deemed to be in the best interest of City.  The City may also designate a secondary and/or tertiary awardee to ensure coverage in the event the primary vendor is unable to fulfill the requirements. 
      7. Terminate for Cause: The occurrence of any one or more of the following events will justify termination of the contract by the City of Ennis for cause:
            1. The successful Proposer fails to perform in accordance with the provisions of these specifications; or
            2. The successful Proposer violates any of the provisions of these specifications; or
            3. The successful Proposer disregards laws or regulations of any public body having jurisdiction; or
            4. The successful Proposer transfers, assigns, or conveys any or all of its obligations or duties under the contract to another without written consent of the City.
            5. If one or more of the events identified in Subparagraphs G. i) through iv) occurs, the City of Ennis may terminate the contract by giving the successful Proposer seven (7) days written notice. In such case, the successful Proposer shall only be entitled to receive payment for goods and services provided before the effective date of termination. The successful Proposer shall not receive any payment on account of loss of anticipated profits or revenue or other economic loss resulting from such termination.
            6. When the contract has been so terminated by the City of Ennis, such termination shall not affect any rights or remedies of the City then existing or which may thereafter accrue.
      8. Terminate for Convenience: This contract may be cancelled or terminated at any time by giving the successful Proposer thirty (30) days written notice. The successful Proposer may be entitled to payment for services actually performed; to the extent said services are satisfactory.
    • Contract

      This Bid, when properly accepted by the City, along with the City’s standard terms and conditions shall constitute a binding contract between the successful Proposer and the City. The City may delay acceptance of bids for thirty (30) days from the date of opening. No additional terms will apply or become a part of this Contract except for Change Orders that are approved by the City.

    • Change Orders

      No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions or specifications stated in the Contract. All Change Orders must be approved in writing by the City.

    • Prices

      Bid prices must be firm for the duration of the contract. The City is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax; do not include tax in the Bid. Unit price should reflect all charges, including transportation or freight costs. Proposer shall bid Unit Price on quantity specified, extend, and show total. In case of errors in extension, UNIT prices shall govern. Proposals subject to unlimited price increases will not be considered. Successful proposers shall be required to provide a W-9 Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.

    • Reduced Prices

      If during the term of the Contract, the successful Proposer’s net prices to other customers for services provided hereunder are reduced below the contracted price, the successful Proposer understands and agrees that the price reduction shall be extended to the City. The City shall not be required to request the price reduction.

    • Delivery

      All delivery charges are to be included in the Bid Price.

    • Ethics

      The Proposer shall not offer/accept gifts or anything of value, nor enter into any business arrangement with any employee, official, or agent of the City.

    • Exceptions/Substitutions

      Exceptions and substitutions to the specifications shall not be considered.

    • Laws

      Bids must comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning types of products specified.

    • Materials

      The design, strength, and quality of materials must conform to the highest standards of manufacturing practice.

    • Minimum Standards for Responsible Proposres

      A prospective proposer must affirmatively demonstrate responsibility and must meet the following requirements:

          1. Have adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain resources required;
          2. Have the ability to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule;
          3. Have a satisfactory record of performance;
          4. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics; and
          5. Have the eligibility and qualifications to receive an award.

      The City may request clarification or other information sufficient to determine proposer’s ability to meet these minimum standards listed above. Failure to respond to such requests shall be cause for removal from consideration.

    • Documentation

      Proposer shall provide with this bid, all documentation required by this Specification. Failure to provide information specifically requested may result in rejection of the bid. If items being proposed are of a vehicle or equipment nature, the Vendor shall complete all title paperwork and provide a complete set of repair manuals for each different type of vehicle or equipment.

    • Term of Contract

      This Contract shall remain in effect until the end of the term of the Contract, until acceptance of performance or services ordered or until terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. However, the successful Proposer must state the reasons for such termination.

    • Default

      The City reserves the right to enforce the performance of this Contract in any manner prescribed by law or deemed to be in the best interest of the City in the event the successful Proposer defaults on this Contract. Default includes:

        1. Inability to meet schedules or requested delivery times;
        2. Defaults in the payment of any fees; or
        3. Failure to otherwise perform in accordance with these terms, conditions, or specifications of the Contract.

      No party shall be in default under the Contract until notice of the alleged failure of the party to perform has been given in writing and until the party has been given a reasonable time to cure the alleged failure (such reasonable time to be determined based on the alleged nature of the alleged failure, but in no event more than 30 days after written notice of the alleged failure has been given). If the successful Proposer fails to cure the alleged failure to perform with the time indicated in the written notice from the City, then the City may terminate the Contract.

    • Notice

      Any notice required by this Contract (or required by law at the address so provided) to be given to any party shall be deemed to have been received when personally delivered or 72 hours after such written notice has been deposited in the mail in Ennis, Texas by Registered or by Certified Mail with sufficient postage affixed thereto, addressed to the party at the address so provided.

    • Purchase Order

      A purchase order shall be generated by the City to the successful Proposer. The purchase order number must appear on all itemized invoices. The City will not be held responsible for any orders placed/delivered without a valid current purchase order number.

    • Each Invoice

      Each Invoice shall be numbered and shall show

          1. name and address of the successful Proposer,
          2. name and address of receiving department and/or delivery location,
          3. the City Purchase Order Number, and
          4. descriptive information as to the services delivered.
    • Payment

      Payment will be made upon receipt and acceptance by the City of the item(s) ordered and receipt of a valid invoice. The City’s standard payment terms are net 30, i.e. payment is due in thirty (30) days.

    • Items

      Items, if any, supplied under this Contract shall be subject to the City’s approval. Items found defective or not meeting specifications shall be picked up and replaced by the successful Proposer at the next service date, at no expense to the City. If the item(s) is not picked up within one (1) week after notification, the item(s) may be removed at the Owner’s expense at the discretion of the City.

    • Services and Supplies

      Services and supplies under this Contract shall be subject to the City’s approval. Services or supplies found defective or not meeting specifications shall be promptly corrected at no expense to the City.

    • Supporting Information

      The successful Bidder shall warrant that all items/services shall conform to the Specifications.

      When requested by the City, proposers are required to provide technical brochures or pre-published literature sufficient to verify that your products and/or services meet or exceed these Specifications. Failure to include supporting information specifically requested may be cause for rejection of the Bid.

          1. Warranty – Include warranty information with the Bid. Warranties may be a consideration of Bid Evaluation. Only standard pre-published warranties will be considered.
          2. Technical Literature – Include pre-published drawings, brochures, or engineering data sufficient to ensure that the product meets or exceeds minimum specifications.
    • Applicable Law and Venue

      This Agreement will be governed and construed according to the Laws of the State of Texas. This Agreement is performable in Ennis, Texas. Venue for actions arising under this Agreement in federal courts shall lie exclusively in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, and for State courts shall lie exclusively in Ellis County, Texas.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

      The successful Proposer shall comply with all applicable provisions of regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce (Part A of Subtitle 15 or the Code of Federal Regulations) issued pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, in regard to nondiscrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, or national origin. The Proposer shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity employment.

    • Assignment

      The successful Proposer shall not sell, assign, transfer, or convey this Contract, in whole or in part.

    • Silence of Specification

      The apparent silence of specifications, terms, and conditions to any detail, or to the apparent omission of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail. Interpretations of these specifications shall be made on the basis of this Statement.

    • Proposal Bond

      Required when stated in ITB.

    • Performance Bond

      Required when stated in ITB.

    • Proprietary Information

      The responders to any inquiry or bid request shall state any restrictions on the use of data contained in their responses. Proprietary information will be handled in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policy of this jurisdiction.

    • Nonresident Proposers

      Texas State Law requires that the City give preference to Texas Resident Proposers at an amount that a Texas Resident Proposer would be required to underbid a Nonresident Proposer in order to obtain a comparable contract in the State in which the Nonresident’s principal place of business is located.  Preferences may or may not apply, but will be enforced as prescribed in Texas Government Code Chapter 2252, Subchapter A.  Proposers must certify that they are resident or nonresident in order to meet specifications.  Failure to do so on the provided response forms will disqualify that Proposer.  Certification is included in the Proposal Affidavit to follow.

    • Subcontracting

      The awarded vendor shall not subcontract without the written approval of the City.

    • Independent Contractor

      The successful Proposer is and shall be deemed an independent contractor of the City. The Contract shall not be deemed as creating a joint venture between the parties.

    • Inclement Weather

      The following is only valid in Invitations to Bid where in-person submittal or hard copies will be considered for this ITB.

      In case of inclement weather or any other unforeseen event causing the City to close for business on the date a bid/proposal submission deadline, the bid closing will automatically be postponed until the next business day the City is open. If inclement weather conditions or any other unforeseen event causes delays in carrier service operations, the City may issue an addendum to all known vendors interested in the project to extend the deadline. It will be the responsibility of the vendor to notify the City of their interest in the project if these conditions are impacting their ability to turn in a submission within the stated deadline. The City reserves the right to make the final judgement call to extend the deadline.

    • Interlocal Agreements and Piggybacking

      The City acknowledges the existence of interlocal agreements with other government entities and is committed to fostering collaborative efforts to streamline procurement processes. The City recognizes the benefits of piggybacking on contracts that have been competitively solicited and awarded by other jurisdictions. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, The City of Ennis hereby provides explicit consent to piggyback on existing contracts with your company, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the respective interlocal agreements and with the written approval of your organization as the vendor.

    Submission Requirements

    • Proposal (without Cost) (required)

      Please Upload your Proposal without ANY cost information here. Proposal shall be formatted in the manner required by this RFP. If cost information is contained within your proposal it may be grounds for the City to deem you non-responsive for failure to properly submit your proposal.

    • Separate Cost File (required)

      Upload your cost information here separately from the rest of your proposal.

    • VERIFICATION REGARDING ENERGY COMPANY BOYCOTTS (required)

      To the extent this Agreement constitutes a contract for goods or services for which a written verification is required under Section 2274.002, Texas Government Code, as amended, Consultant hereby verifies that it and its parent company, wholly- or majority- owned subsidiaries, and other affiliates, if any, do not boycott energy companies and, will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Contract. The foregoing verification is made solely to comply with Section 2274.002, Texas Government Code, as amended, to the extent Section 2274.002, Texas Government Code does not contravene applicable Texas or federal law. As used in the foregoing verification, “boycott energy companies” shall have the meaning assigned to the term “boycott energy company” in Section 809.001, Texas Government Code.  Consultant understands “affiliate” to mean an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Underwriter and exists to make a profit.

    • VERIFICATION REGARDING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM ENTITY OR TRADE ASSOCIATION (required)

      To the extent this Agreement constitutes a contract for the purchase of goods or services having a value of at least $100,000 that is paid wholly or partly from public funds for which a written verification is required under Section 2274.002, Texas Government Code, as amended, Consultant hereby verifies that it and its parent company, wholly- or majority- owned subsidiaries, and other affiliates, if any,

       

      1. do not have a practice, policy, guidance or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and
      2. will not discriminate during the term of this Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

       

      The foregoing verification is made solely to comply with Section 2274.002, Texas Government Code, as amended, to the extent Section 2274.002, Texas Government Code does not contravene applicable Texas or federal law. As used in the foregoing verification, “discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2274.001(3), Texas Government Code.  Consultant understands “affiliate” to mean an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Underwriter and exists to make a profit.

    • CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS AND BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (required)

      To the extent this Agreement constitutes a contract for goods or services for which a written verification is required under Sections 2252.151-.154 Texas Government Code, Consultant hereby certifies that it and its parent company, wholly- or majority- owned subsidiaries, and other affiliates, if any, is not a company identified on the Texas Comptroller’s list of companies known to have contracts with, or provide supplies or services to, a foreign organization designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Secretary of State under federal law. 

       

      To the extent this Agreement constitutes a contract for goods or services for which a written verification is required under Sections 2271.001-002 Texas Government Code, Consultant and its parent company, wholly- or majority- owned subsidiaries, and other affiliates, if any, further certifies and verifies that it does not boycott Israel, and agrees that it will not boycott Israel during the term of this Contract. For purposes of this Contract, the term “boycott” shall mean and include terminating business activities or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 2270.001-.002, 808.001-.006, .051-.057, .101-.102)

       

      The foregoing certification is made solely to comply with Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code, as amended, to the extent the applicable provision in Chapter 2271.001, Texas Government Code does not contravene applicable Texas or federal law. As used in the foregoing verification, “boycott Israel” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 808.001(1), Texas Government Code.  Consultant understands “affiliate” to mean an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Underwriter and exists to make a profit.

    • CERTIFICATION REGARDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (required)

      Consultant hereby certifies that it will not be granted direct or remote access to, or control of, critical infrastructure, as defined by Section 2275.0101(2), Texas Government Code, in this State, excluding access specifically allowed by the governmental entity for product warranty and support purposes; and is not owned by or the majority of stocks or other ownership interest of the company is held or controlled by: (i) individuals who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia or a designated country; or (ii) a company or other entity, including a government entity, that is owned or controlled by citizens of or is directly controlled by the government of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia or a designated country; or headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia or a designated country. Regardless of whether the company’s or its parent company’s securities are publicly traded; or the company or its parent company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as: a Chinese, Iranian, North Korean or Russian company; or a company of a designated country. “Cybersecurity” means” the measures taken to protect a computer, computer network, computer system, or other technology infrastructure against unauthorized use or access, as defined in Section 2275.010(3).

       

      The foregoing certification is made solely to comply with Chapter 2275, Texas Government Code, as amended.

    • Form CIQ (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Form 1295 Certification (required)

      Please provide documentation showing that you have submitted Form 1295 with the Texas Ethics Commission.

    • Additional Information (if needed)

      For any additional information requested or required by any of your provided answers please upload that additional documentation here.

    • Proposer Authorization (required)

      Proposer confirms their authority (and has uploaded necessary documentation proving such) to execute this Proposal in its entirety as submitted and enter into a contract on behalf of the Company Name stated in said Proposal.

    • Electronic Price Table (required)

      Do you wish to utilize the electronic pricing table for this project? This does not prevent the proposer from submitting a breakdown of their costs if required.

    • Proposal With Separate Cost File (required)

      Do you wish to separate the main proposal and the cost proposal into two separate documents and have them provided separately from one another

    Key dates

    1. July 19, 2026Published
    2. August 12, 2026Responses Due

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    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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