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This document is a Small Business Enterprise Goal specification from the City of Fort Worth, Texas, focused on a Bridge Rail Unit Price Contract. The contract involves repair and replacement of bridge handrails, guardrails, and attenuators, with the primary purpose of establishing unit pricing. The contract may be awarded for up to the full bid amount, with potential for renewal up to two additional terms, not exceeding a total of five years from the initial effective date. The City's contract budget may be less than the total bid amount, and they are not obligated to award the full bid amount.

The specification mandates a 30% Small Business goal for contracts valued at $100,000 or more, with small businesses defined by SBA standards and located in five specific counties: Tarrant, Denton, Wise, Parker, and Johnson. Small businesses must be certified by approved agencies such as the North Central Texas Regional Certifying Agency, Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Women's Business Council - Southwest, or Texas Department of Transportation. Bidders must submit a completed Small Business Utilization form and certificates identifying themselves or subcontractors as Small Businesses. Failure to comply with the Small Business Ordinance will result in the bid being considered non-responsive.