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This is a product specification image file related to a Request for Quotes issued by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for the Environmental Services Department. The image depicts a 5-float assembly with flex coupling, which appears to be a component or equipment specification relevant to the procurement for portable real-time particulate matter (PM) monitoring equipment for field-based environmental inspections. The RFQt #26-0142 was posted on March 16, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 23, 2026, requiring electronic submission through the Euna Portal. The proposal acceptance period extends for 90 calendar days following the opening date. The procurement seeks equipment capable of real-time particulate matter detection with measurement accuracy, data logging functionality, portability, extended battery life, and calibration compliance suitable for field operations.

Pricing must include all freight and delivery charges in the unit price, with the City of Fort Worth exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes. Vendors must exclude taxes from quotations and submit Form W-9 and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. The contract will feature an initial term specified by the City with optional renewal periods of up to one year at the City's discretion. Evaluation criteria include unit price, total quote price, terms and discounts, delivery date, testing sample results, vendor experience, past performance, and associated costs such as demurrage, freight, mileage, and maintenance supplies. Successful vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 each claim/$1,000,000 aggregate), with the City named as additional insured.