RFQt Grading Services

The City of Fort Worth is seeking competitive bids for a grading services contract within the Water Department, with procurement structured as an "as needed" agreement. The solicitation targets professional grading service providers capable of supporting municipal water infrastructure projects across Tarrant County. While specific technical specifications are contained in the attached 3-RFQt-03-Specifications.pdf document, the procurement appears focused on obtaining flexible, on-call grading capabilities for municipal water-related earthwork and site preparation activities. The request for quotation (RFQt) was posted on October 20, 2025, with bid responses due by October 28, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately eight days to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals. Key submission materials include the 2-RFQt-01-Forms.pdf, which likely contains required bid response documentation, and the 1-RFQt-02-Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions.pdf, which will outline contractual expectations and vendor requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review all attached documents to ensure compliance with the City of Fort Worth's technical and administrative specifications.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, though standard municipal procurement practices often include provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises or local vendor preferences. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are directly identified in the provided documentation. The contract appears structured as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement, suggesting potential vendors should be prepared to provide grading services on an as-needed basis with potentially variable work volumes. While no specific budget range is detailed, municipal water infrastructure grading contracts typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 annually, depending on project complexity and scope. Interested vendors should possess appropriate licensing, insurance, and technical capabilities to support municipal water infrastructure earthwork, with demonstrated experience in civil engineering and heavy equipment grading operations being likely evaluation criteria. Potential bidders are advised to thoroughly review the technical specifications and standard purchasing terms to understand the full scope of the City of Fort Worth's requirements.