Opportunity
Garland Ionwave #REQ00001752
City of Garland Solicits Construction and Engineering Services for Fire Training Facility
March 24, 2026
April 14, 2026
REQ00001752
236220, 541330, 238190
The City of Garland, Texas is seeking proposals for construction and engineering services for its new Fire Administration Support Services & Training (FASST) facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Garland, Texas (Procurement and Contracts Division; Facilities Management Department) - Scope of Work: - Construction of a four to five story fire training building - Classroom and storage building - 8-bay apparatus building - Drafting pit - Surface parking and drives - Geotechnical engineering services (soil analysis, foundation recommendations, earthwork guidelines) - Products/Services Requested: - General contractor services for all construction trades (no specific OEMs or part numbers) - Geotechnical engineering services (drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, engineering analysis) - Notable Requirements: - Use and maintenance of Projectmates project management software (license to be held by contractor) - Compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and ADA - Adherence to geotechnical recommendations provided by Terracon - Mandatory bid, performance, payment, and maintenance bonds - Compliance with prevailing wage rates - Evaluation based on both price and qualitative factors (experience, project approach, personnel) - Estimated Construction Budget: $550,000 (including owner-controlled contingency) - Place of Performance: - 1500 Highway 66, Garland, TX 75040 (primary construction site) - Commerce Street, Garland, TX (geotechnical services location) - No specific OEMs or hardware vendors are named; the procurement covers general construction and engineering services.
Description
The City of Garland is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for construction services related to the Fire Administration Support Services & Training (FASST) facility located at 1500 Highway 66, Garland, TX. The project includes construction of a four to five story fire training building, classroom and storage building, an 8-bay apparatus building, a drafting pit, and associated surface parking and drives. The estimated construction budget is approximately $550,000, with a construction duration of 160 calendar days starting around June 10, 2026. The solicitation requires submission of detailed proposals including qualifications, experience, project approach, and proposed personnel, with evaluation based on price and other factors. Mandatory bonds and insurance requirements apply.