RFQt Athletic Footwear

The City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division is seeking a competitive quote for athletic footwear services for its Police Department, specifically targeting professional foot assessments and custom-fitted athletic shoes for police cadets. The procurement (Reference #26-0070) requires vendors to provide comprehensive services including professional gait analysis, 3D foot scanning, pressure mapping, and individual footwear consultations. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least two years of experience in sales and custom shoe sizing, with sufficient trained staff to conduct professional foot measurements. The solicitation seeks cross-training footwear tailored to individual biomechanics, with an emphasis on injury prevention through proper shoe design and potential custom orthotics. Evaluation criteria will include unit price, total quote price, delivery date, testing results, vendor's past performance, and overall responsiveness to the City's requirements. The quote submission deadline is January 1, 2026, with a 90-calendar-day quote acceptance period, and vendors must submit electronically through the Euna Portal. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent upon mutual agreement with a 90-day notice requirement.

The procurement is subject to the City of Fort Worth Small Business Program under Ordinance No. 27832-08-2025, which suggests potential set-aside provisions or preferences for small and local businesses. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards and will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal is most reasonable and in the City's best interest. A pricing voucher system will be implemented, not to exceed $200.00 per cadet, covering assessment, fitting, footwear, and approved modifications. Successful vendors must register for direct deposit payments and complete required documentation, including Form W-9 for taxpayer identification and the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The solicitation also allows for potential participation by other governmental entities under identical terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing. Notably, the City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax, and all freight and delivery charges must be included in the unit price bid. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the voucher-based system provides a clear cost framework for the procurement.