3-RFQt-03-Specifications.pdf

CITY OF FORT WORTH - PURCHASING DIVISION

SPECIFICATIONS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The City of Fort Worth (City) is requesting quotes from qualified bidders for chlorine tank inspections on an as-needed basis for the Water Department.

This is an informal solicitation and does not commit the City to award a contract or pay any cost incurred in preparing a response.

The Fort Worth Water Department owns and operates bulk liquid chlorine tanks that require periodic testing and inspection. This contract will cover the testing and inspection services for the nine liquid chlorine bulk storage tanks mentioned in Attachment A.

2.0 Specifications

2.1 City of Fort Worth Plant Operations staff will be performing all physical requirements for emptying, cleaning, filling, pressurizing, de-pressurizing, removal of parts, installations of parts, and will be providing required materials to complete the inspection and testing of all vessels. Contractor will be verifying work performed and that our staff is meeting regulations.

Contractor will also perform the Ultrasonic Thickness testing on the shell and head of the vessel, as well as submitting the report to the City of Fort Worth and required paperwork to all regulatory groups as required.

3.0 Reporting Criteria

3.1 Verification of hydrostatic test of the vessel – per ASMEs(American

Society of Mechanical Engineers) requirements (1.5X design pressure)

– one hour hold time.

3.2 Inspect tank shell and head ultrasonic thickness measurements – record readings and show graphically on tank drawing

3.3 Inspector will provide a visual internal physical inspection of the tanks – incorporate pictures into the report

3.4 Observe and verify dry purge and dewpoint check to minus 40 degrees F or lower. Date, time, and temperature achieved are to be noted in the report

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3.5 Provide final report with all test data and inspection observations

3.6 Inspection of tanks to be performed by a certified pressure vessel inspector

3.7 Report will clearly list any inspection items that need additional repair or replacement to be compliant. FWWTR will complete the repair or replacement in house and then contact vendor for a re-inspection.

3.8 Vendor will submit inspection and report to all local, state and federal entities required

3.7 References

3.7.1 Contractor will inspect and test in accordance with Rules for

Construction of Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, Division 1, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, latest edition

3.7.2 Contractor will inspect and test in accordance with the specifications of Nondestructive Examination, Section V, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, latest edition.

3.7.3 Bulk Storage of Liquid Chlorine - Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 5, utilizing its current revision: Edition 10, from 2022

3.8 Project Access

3.7.1 Access to the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant, the Eagle

Mountain Water Treatment Plant, and Village Creek Water Reclamation facility will be via the main security gate. Contractors shall show the security guard their driver's license to access the plants.

3.9 Project Duration

3.8.1 We would like the work to be completed as quickly as possible.

From the date of the notice to proceed, we would like the testing to be completed within 180 calendar days or 6 months. The testing of 2 tanks at any plant at the same time is prohibited due to operational needs and limitations of required resources. IE angle valves, pressure relief valves, and gaskets.

4.0 AGREEMENT TERM

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The initial term of the agreement shall be one (1) year. Upon the expiration of the initial term, the agreement shall renew under the same terms and conditions for up to four (4) one-year renewal periods, unless City or Supplier provides the other party with notice of non-renewal at least 90 days before the expiration of the initial term or renewal periods. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor of such occurrence and the contract will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for

5.0 METHOD OF AWARD

5.1 Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with all of the provisions of the solicitation, provided the bid price is reasonable, and it is in the best interest of the City to accept it.

5.1.1 A responsive bidder is defined to be one who submits a

completed quote packet within the stated time deadline and in accordance with the specification.

5.1.2 A responsible bidder is defined to be one who demonstrates via responses to the selection criteria his/her ability to successfully deliver the supplies, equipment, or services being procured.

5.2 In order for the City to receive adequate coverage on its requirements as specified in the solicitation, the City reserves the right to make multiple awards.

5.3 The City reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any or all bids received and to make an award on the basis of individual item, combination of items, or overall bid, as it is deemed in the best interest of the City. The City also reserves the right to reject the bid of a bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time agreements of a similar nature.

5.4 The City also reserves the right to reject the bid of a bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time agreements of a similar nature.

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6.0 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

6.1 Vendors that require that unit prices be adjusted for increases or decreases in Vendor’s cost during the contract period shall use the procedure listed below. Price adjustments may only be requested on an annual basis in conjunction with the contract’s renewal.

6.1.1 The Vendor must submit its price adjustment request, in writing, at least 90 days before the requested effective period.

The Vendor shall provide written proof of cost increases with the price adjustment request and updated pricing per line item.

6.1.2 If the City concludes that the rate increase being requested is unacceptable, the City reserves the right to adjust the rate request, or reject the rate request in its entirety and allow the contract to expire at the end of the contract term. If the City elects not to exercise the renewal option, the Purchasing Division reserves the right to issue a new solicitation or procure the goods or services by any other allowable means.

6.1.3 Prices shall remain firm for the term of the Agreement and shall include all associated freight and delivery costs, unless otherwise specifically stated in writing and agreed to by City.

6.1.4 Upon expiration of the contract term, the successful Vendor agrees to hold over under the same terms and conditions of the contract for a reasonable period of time to allow the city to re-solicitate an agreement, not to exceed ninety (90) days.

6.1.5 The provision of goods and/or services shall not be suspended by the Vendor except as expressly allowed by the contract’s terms and conditions.

7.0 QUANTITIES - The quantities listed on the bid table are only estimates based on previous usage and do not indicate intent to purchase or a guarantee of future business. The City of Fort Worth is obligated to pay for only those materials and services actually ordered by an authorized City employee and then received as required and accepted by the City.

8.0 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM - This solicitation is subject to the Small Business Program, Ordinance No. 27832-08-2025 under Chapter 21 of the

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Code of the City of Fort Worth. More information on the program can be found on the city’s website at:

https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2025/7/sbdp

9.0 INVOICES AND PAYMENTS

9.1 Registration - Successful Bidder(s) is required to register for direct deposit payments prior to providing goods and/or services using the forms posted on the City’s website at:

https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/register

9.2 Payment – All payment terms shall be “Net 30 Days” unless specified in the bid and agreed in the City.

9.3 Invoices – The Vendor shall send invoices electronically to the City’s centralized Accounts Payable department invoice email address:

supplierinvoices@fortworthtexas.gov Please include the following on the subject line of your email: Supplier name, Invoice number, and PO number, separated by an underscore (ex: Example, Inc._123456_FW013-0000001234) This email address is not monitored so please do not send correspondence to this email. If Vendor has any invoice questions, please contact the City Department ordering the goods/services or Central Accounts Payable at 817-392-2451 or by email at:

Zz_FIN_AccountsPayable@fortworthtexas.gov

10.0 QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

A quote may be deemed non-responsive and may be disqualified, at the City’s discretion, if the bid submittal fails to comply with the following instructions.

10.1 Bidder shall submit the following items:

10.1.1 Completed RFQt-01 Forms

10.1.2 Completed Bid Table

10.1.3 Small Business Enterprise Certificate, if applicable.

https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2025/7/sbdp https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/register mailto:supplierinvoices@fortworthtexas.gov mailto:Zz_FIN_AccountsPayable@fortworthtexas.gov