Opportunity
Garland Ionwave #REQ00001990
Annual Contract for Underground Line Locating Services for Garland Power & Light
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
REQ00001990
NAICS
237130
The City of Garland, through Garland Power & Light (GP&L), is seeking an annual contract for underground line locating services to support its electric utility operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Garland (Garland Power & Light), Procurement & Contract Administration - Services Requested: - Underground line locating services for all GP&L electric facilities - Service includes routine, emergency (2-hour response), and late notice ticket responses - Monthly ticket volumes range from 1,126 to 2,020 - Integration with Digg Tess ticket management system - Detailed electronic reporting and data summaries required - Attendance at meetings and site surveillance as needed - Notable Requirements: - 24/7 ticket response capability - Compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations - Proof of safety programs, equipment lists, supervisor resumes, and references for similar electric utility projects - Local office presence required - Performance audits, reporting, and damage accountability provisions - Best value award based on price, experience, safety, and equipment - Estimated annual expenditure: $250,000 - Contract term: One year with four optional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The City of Garland is soliciting bids for an annual contract to provide underground line locating services for Garland Power & Light (GP&L). The contractor will be responsible for locating and marking all GP&L electric facilities upon request, using the Digg Tess system for ticket management. The contract includes requirements for timely response, safety compliance, and performance audits, with an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000. The contract term is one year with four optional renewals, and the award will be based on best value considering price, experience, safety programs, and equipment.