Purchase and Installation of Detention Benches

The City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division is seeking bids for a one-time purchase and installation of detention benches for the Police Department's City Jail, located at 305 W Belknap Street in Tarrant County, Texas. The procurement, referenced as RFQt #25-0197, requires vendors to provide three types of stainless steel benches, each 96 inches long and 24 inches wide, with specific height and design requirements. Bidders must be capable of both delivering and fully installing the benches within 30 calendar days of receiving a purchase order, and must be Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certified or able to obtain certification. Vendor qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience installing benches in correctional facilities, and all benches must be new, unused, and from a recognized manufacturer. The solicitation requires electronic bid submissions through the Bonfire Portal, with quotes due by August 5, 2025, and the initial contract term is one year with potential automatic renewals for up to four additional one-year periods.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must submit several mandatory documents to be considered responsive, including a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ), authorized signature form, completed questionnaire, signed addendum, and W-9 form. The vendor will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1M), Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1M per claim). While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract indicates that total compensation will not exceed an unspecified amount. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price or most advantageous combination of prices, with provisions for potential cooperative purchasing that would allow other governmental entities to utilize the contract under the same terms and conditions.