Purchase of Brine Storage and Distribution Systems

Tarrant County is requesting bids on a 5,000-gallon brine storage tank and brine distribution systems under IFB F2027029, with bids due October 29, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest bid meeting all specifications and serving the county's best interest.

The tank must be a single-wall, vertical, above-ground stationary unit designed for winter anti-icing and de-icing road treatments, capable of outdoor and indoor operation, and integrated with the existing Vari Tech Model SB600 system. Required components include a polyethylene siphon tube with a minimum 2-inch diameter, a bolted tank flange with a minimum 2-inch diameter, and an 18-inch minimum mushroom vent with mesh screen. The tank must be the latest production model meeting or exceeding Tarrant County's specifications. Bidders must submit detailed specifications including dimensions, technical information, hydraulics, installation and owner's manuals, engineering drawings, and load rating literature at no cost to the county.

Base pricing must include all standard equipment from the manufacturer with no deletions permitted except subscriber-based services such as satellite radio. All warranty information must be included. Vendors must be full-service dealers capable of providing all service and repairs without travel expenses charged to the county. Bidders must provide estimated delivery lead times calculated from purchase order issuance to receipt at the Tarrant County location; failure to honor stated delivery times may result in contract termination, a minimum two-year ban from future bidding, or other remedies at the Purchasing Agent's discretion, except for circumstances beyond vendor control such as unplanned manufacturing delays, natural disasters, or transportation issues. Vendors must notify the county within twenty-four hours of any circumstances that may alter stated delivery times. Awarded vendors are solely responsible for all toll road costs incurred during delivery, must palletize equipment prior to delivery, and assume full responsibility for unloading equipment at the county location. Bidders may be required to provide field demonstrations within the Fort Worth/Dallas area at no cost to Tarrant County.