Opportunity
Garland Ionwave #REQ00000117
Garland Transfer Station Truck Scale Construction and Installation
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
REQ00000117
NAICS
238910
The City of Garland is seeking competitive sealed proposals for the construction, installation, and commissioning of a heavy-duty pit-type truck scale at the Garland Transfer Station. - Government Buyer: - City of Garland, Procurement and Contracts Division, Sanitation Department - OEMs and Vendors: - B-TEK (specified for Centurion-DT truck scale; equivalents allowed) - Products/Services Requested: - Heavy-duty pit-type truck scale (B-TEK Centurion-DT or equivalent) - 70 ft x 10 ft, 270,000 lbs max load capacity - 8 load cells per plate - Digital CPD-M, B-TEK DD700 w/ABS Indicator or equivalent - Two LED digital remote displays - NTEP compliant, certified by Texas Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures - 10-year manufacturer warranty, 5-year load cell warranty - Demolition, excavation, and foundation construction per manufacturer’s engineered design - Electrical infrastructure installation (conduit, wiring, control cabinet, remote display wiring, grounding, surge protection) - Drainage system modifications - Scale system commissioning and staff training - Project management, permitting, TAS/ADA review, and closeout documentation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Foundation design drawings must be sealed by a Texas-licensed Professional Engineer - Strict 8-week construction window for foundation and scale installation (January-February) - Overall contract duration is 38 weeks (includes long lead time for scale ordering) - Mandatory pre-bid meeting/site visit - Bid, payment, performance, and maintenance bonds required - Compliance with prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon Act), ADA, and TAS - Full-time on-site supervision during construction - Best value evaluation criteria - Estimated Construction Budget: - Approximately $300,000 (includes $20,000 contingency)
Description
The City of Garland is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for construction services to fabricate, install, and commission a heavy-duty pit-type truck scale at the Garland Transfer Station located at 1426 Commerce Street, Garland, TX. The project scope includes demolition, excavation, foundation construction, drainage modifications, electrical installation, and scale system commissioning. The construction must be completed within an 8-week period in January and February 2027, with an estimated budget of approximately $300,000 including contingency. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for April 9, 2026.