PW - RFP Group 2026B

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is requesting qualifications and proposals from engineering consulting firms for the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant SGO Building and Switchgear Replacement project under RFP Group 2026B, with proposals due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the Bonfire procurement portal.

The scope encompasses engineering, design, permitting, and professional services for replacement of the Switchgear Building and switchgear equipment at the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant. The project involves electrical infrastructure work on a 4160-volt power distribution system with 2,000-ampere capacity serving the switchgear building, along with design of 480-volt switchgear configurations with provisions for future expansion. Firms must provide design development, engineering plans and specifications, permitting coordination with regulatory agencies, and construction administration services. The RFP includes site plan and electrical one-line diagrams as reference documentation for bidders to assess site conditions and technical requirements.

All proposers must complete and file a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Questionnaire (Form CIQ) with the Fort Worth City Secretary no later than seven days after beginning contract discussions or submitting a proposal response, as required under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176.

Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on August 3, 2026 through the Vendor Discussions section of the Bonfire portal. Only formal written addenda will be considered binding interpretations or clarifications. The City assumes no liability for late submissions due to transmission delays or technical issues. Proposers are strongly advised to submit materials at least one week prior to the August 6 deadline.