Annual Litter Abatement Program

The City of Richardson, Texas is requesting bids for an Annual Litter Abatement Program involving installation, maintenance, monthly measuring, debris removal, and curb inlet filter removal, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and opening at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

The scope covers procurement and installation of 193 curb inlet filters (one-time), three additional inlets per year, and monthly maintenance, inspection, replacement, measuring, and debris removal across 17,700 linear feet annually over a 365-calendar-day period, commencing within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must have completed a minimum of three similar projects within the last five years and must comply with prevailing wage rates per City of Richardson Resolution No. 20-04 (US Department of Labor prevailing wage rates for Dallas County). All work shall incorporate the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Public Works Construction Standards, Fifth Edition, with amendments.

The estimated contract value is approximately $145,000 for the initial twelve-month period. The City retains the option to extend for four additional one-year periods on the same terms and conditions, with prices remaining firm during the initial contract period. The City may terminate the agreement with sixty days' written notice.

Contractors must submit a bid bond or certified/cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid. The successful contractor must execute a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Maintenance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price, within ten days of award notification. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability at $1 million per occurrence, auto liability, excess/umbrella liability, professional liability, builders risk, contractor pollution liability, and cyber liability. A voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Written requests for additional information must be submitted through BonFire by August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Electronic or sealed bids are accepted through BonFire. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and may require submission of a Confidential Contractor Questionnaire including audited or reviewed financial statements, references, safety records, and work history prior to award.