RFQt Bulk Rock Salt

The City of Fort Worth is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQt Ref. #26-0172) for bulk rock salt to be supplied to the Transportation and Public Works Department on an as-needed basis. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply rock salt for de-icing roadways, with delivery required within a maximum of 10 business days from order placement. The bulk rock salt must meet rigorous chemical analysis requirements, including 93.8-95.0 percent sodium chloride with specified ranges for calcium sulfate, potassium chloride, sodium sulfate, and moisture content, and must demonstrate specific particle size distribution through screen analysis data and a bulk density of 71-74 pounds per cubic foot with no additives. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at three City locations: South Side Service Center, North District Service Center (stockpile area), and North Side Service Center. The initial contract term is one year with up to four optional one-year renewal periods, renewable unless either party provides 90 days' notice of non-renewal, with prices remaining firm for the contract term and including all freight and delivery costs. The RFQt was posted on May 1, 2026, with bids due by May 7, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose quote complies with all solicitation provisions and represents the best interest of the City, with evaluation criteria including unit price, total quote price, terms and discounts, delivery date, testing results, vendor performance history, demurrage and freight costs, and estimated maintenance and surplus value. Bidders must submit completed RFQt-01 forms, a bid table, a completed RFQt-04 questionnaire with detailed technical specifications, and any applicable Small Business Enterprise Certificate electronically through the Euna Portal.

The City of Fort Worth has implemented a Small Business Program requirement under City Ordinance No. 27832-08-2025 for this procurement. Standard purchasing terms and conditions apply, including requirements for F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, 90-day warranty coverage with repair or replacement of defective goods within 24 hours at no cost to the City, and comprehensive insurance coverage with commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, plus auto liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Vendors must comply with federal regulations including debarment and suspension verification through the System for Award Management and adherence to the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as well as Texas-specific provisions including prohibitions on boycotting Israel, energy companies, and firearm industries for contracts exceeding $100,000 with 10 or more employees. Vendors must register for direct deposit payments and submit invoices electronically, with payment terms established at Net 30 Days. Annual price adjustments are permitted only upon contract renewal with 90 days' written notice and documented proof of cost increases, with the City retaining the right to reject adjustment requests or allow the contract to expire. No incumbent vendors or existing contract values are specified in the available solicitation documents, and the City reserves the right to make multiple awards and to reject any or all bids in whole or in part.