The City of Richardson seeks a contractor to remove litter at city parks, athletic sites, and public-building grounds. Work includes inspecting and collecting litter across turf, fence lines, athletic fields, restrooms, landscape beds, playgrounds, pond banks, creeks, and wooded areas, as well as servicing receptacles, dog-waste dispensers, and grills. The initial contract term is 12 months from award, with up to four additional one-year extensions by mutual agreement.
Work includes : 88,258 SF remove and replace - 4" class "a" reinforced concrete sidewalk; 5,000 SF 6" class "c" reinforced concrete alley pavement including curb; 5,000 SF saw, remove and dispose of concrete street, driveway, or alley pavement including curb ; 30,000 SF 4" topsoil with block sod to match existing; 2 EA project signs; see attached file.
The City of Richardson seeks a contractor to remove litter at city parks, athletic sites, and public-building grounds. Work includes inspecting and collecting litter across turf, fence lines, athletic fields, restrooms, landscape beds, playgrounds, pond banks, creeks, and wooded areas, as well as servicing receptacles, dog-waste dispensers, and grills. The initial contract term is 12 months from award, with up to four additional one-year extensions by mutual agreement.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard, OMNIA Partners, Region 10 ESC, or Texas DIR; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Richardson (TX) maintains a very rigid stance on sole source. Competitive threshold: $50,000. There is no evidence of sole source awards over this amount; deprioritize and pivot to cooperative purchasing channels.
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Tessitura Network, Inc. at City of Richardson
Effective: Oct 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is an annual contract between the City of Richardson (buyer) and Tessitura Network Inc. (seller) for quarterly dues. The contract spans from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2023, with a total revised contract amount of $37,057.00. It covers quarterly dues for the period of October 2022 through September 2023, replacing a previous purchase order.
Tessitura Network, Inc. at City of Richardson
Effective: Aug 1, 2009Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a proposal and a software license agreement for the N-Scan access control system. Tessitura Network, Inc. proposes to license and install an N-Scan 9-user system, including server and handheld software, hardware, installation, training, and estimated travel expenses, to the City of Richardson Texas DBA Charles W. Eisemann Center. The agreement details the license grant, usage limitations, payment terms (including an initial license fee, hardware costs, service fees, and annual maintenance starting from year two), warranties, and general provisions. The effective date of the agreement is August 1, 2009.
Richardson Chamber of Commerce at City of Richardson
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of various contracts, detailing agreements with different vendors for a wide range of services, equipment, and projects. Each entry specifies the vendor, the nature of the service or project, the associated department, and key financial terms and dates, including both original and revised total amounts. The contracts cover areas such as economic development, equipment rental, IT, facilities maintenance, and capital projects.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission received the annual Community Events Division report and discussed potential venues for the September tour, including splash pads, pickleball courts, and skate parks. Members provided feedback on recent facility visits and reviewed updates on bond project timelines and the Wildflower Festival financial results. Staff reports included updates on park infrastructure improvements, such as shade structures and fountain repairs, as well as programming updates for aquatics, day camps, and recreation activities. Additionally, administrative updates were provided regarding department restructuring, volunteer recognitions, and upcoming council presentations.
Park & Recreation Commission Tour Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Park & Recreation Commission members and staff conducted a site tour of several facilities, including Wylie Skate Park, East Meadow Splash Pad, JK Sachse Park, and Carpenter Skate Park.
Richardson City Plan Commission Action Agenda
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
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Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for City of Richardson?
The Purchasing Division of the City of Richardson manages city purchasing and procurement. Contact details and the Purchasing Division location are published on the City of Richardson Contracts & Procurement and Purchasing 'Doing Business with the City' pages for vendor inquiries.
Where does City of Richardson post bids and RFPs?
City of Richardson posts solicitations on its Online Bidding System (the city indicates it uses Bonfire) and provides a downloadable posted-bids spreadsheet on the Contracts & Procurement page for public viewing and vendor follow-up.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Richardson?
Vendors register for bid notices and submit electronic bids through the City of Richardson Online Bidding System (the city indicates use of Bonfire); a Vendor Registration link is also provided on the City of Richardson Forms & Applications page for onboarding.
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The commission addressed a consent agenda item regarding a replat for the DSP Richardson Innovation Campus Addition. Public hearings were held to consider zoning file amendments for the Methodist Richardson Medical Center, a special permit request for a smoking establishment at Patio by LaPasha which was continued indefinitely, and a zoning amendment request for the Golf Ranch which received a recommendation for approval. Additionally, a staff report on pending development, zoning permits, and planning matters was presented.
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What products and services does City of Richardson procure?
City of Richardson procures via three durable purchase types: small dollar/minor purchases (Field Purchase Orders and procurement card), open market purchase orders for fixed quantities, and term/annual requirements contracts for commonly used supplies and services.
Does City of Richardson use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Richardson uses interlocal and cooperative purchasing and lists cooperative vehicles such as Equalis Group, BuyBoard, DIR, HGAC, NCPA, NPPGov, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, TXMAS, and TIPS on its Doing Business with the City page.
What vendor requirements does City of Richardson publish for contractors?
City of Richardson requires contractors to provide a Certificate of Insurance documenting the coverages and provisions specified by the city; subcontractors must carry equivalent coverage or be included under the contractor’s policy, and insurers must be authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance.
How does City of Richardson approve procurement contracts and awards?
Purchases over $100,000 require formal sealed solicitations and public advertising, and competitive awards for those solicitations are made by the Richardson City Council; sealed bids or proposals are submitted through Purchasing or the Online Bidding System.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Richardson?
City of Richardson publishes a Procurement Manual and Standard Terms & Conditions on its Contracts & Procurement page; the Purchasing 'Doing Business with the City' page also lists bidding thresholds and parameters vendors must follow.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Richardson use?
City of Richardson requires outreach to certified historically underutilized businesses (HUBs); for purchases between $3,001 and $100,000 vendors must include at least two contacts from certified HUBs in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Sec. 252.0215.
