Airport Window Cleaning Services Annual Contract

The City of Amarillo is requesting bids on annual airport window cleaning services at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport under ITB 203-26 MRH, with proposals due October 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A local-vendor preference under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 permits award to a local vendor whose bid is within 5 percent of the lowest bid if it offers the best combination of price and economic development opportunities.

The scope comprises comprehensive window washing services as detailed in the accompanying Scope of Work (Attachment A) and Bid Pricing schedule (Attachment B). All proposers must submit a proposal bond from a reliable surety company in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total proposal amount as a guarantee to enter into the contract within ten business days of award notification; failure to include proposal security results in disqualification. The contract qualifies for cooperative purchasing by other governmental entities at the agreed-upon pricing.

Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance in compliance with City specifications within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued 30 days following contract award. Failure to demonstrate good faith effort results in bid abandonment and re-award to the next lowest bidder. Bidders must certify compliance with Texas Government Code provisions prohibiting energy company boycotts and firearm discrimination for companies with 10 or more employees on contracts valued at $100,000 or greater. Vendors must file Form 1295 (Disclosure of Interested Parties) electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission and submit a printed copy with the signed contract before execution. The City of Amarillo is exempt from all federal excise and state taxes; tax should not be included in bid pricing.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., available physically at the airport's Kritser Conference Room (2nd Floor, 10801 Airport Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79111) and via Microsoft Teams teleconference. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bonfire and will be opened via teleconference and publicly read aloud on October 15, 2026.