Equipment Rental

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting proposals for an annual agreement to provide equipment rentals on an as-needed basis, with proposals due October 15, 2026. A 30% Small Business participation goal applies; bidders must submit a Small Business Utilization form and current Small Business Certification.

The scope covers aerial lifts, manlifts, towable lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, track loaders, and related earthmoving equipment in various sizes and capacities for maintenance, repair, construction, and operational use at City facilities and job sites. All equipment must be commercially available and in safe operating condition. Vendors may substitute comparable or greater-capacity equipment subject to City approval. Deliveries must occur during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), excluding City-observed holidays. Bid pricing submitted through the Bonfire Bid Table (BT-69KN) must be all-inclusive of rental, delivery, pickup, transportation, fuel, and other associated fees; no additional charges are permitted.

Evaluation uses a best-value methodology with cost (up to 20 points), small business participation (up to 20 points), qualifications and experience (up to 20 points), approach to perform services (up to 25 points), and ability to meet City needs (up to 15 points). Proposals receiving less than 50 percent of available non-price points are deemed non-competitive. Technical responses must address company experience, service team composition, applicable licenses and certifications, preventive maintenance approach, and emergency response capabilities. Responses must conform to specified format: 12-point font, 8.5-by-11-inch paper, and one-inch margins. All work requires an authorized Purchase Order prior to performance.