RFQt Handheld Litter Grabbers

The City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division issued a Request for Quotations (RFQt-01, RFP Reference 26-0167) on April 20, 2026, seeking bids for handheld litter grabbers to support the Aviation, Code, Environmental, and Park and Recreation Departments on an as-needed basis. The solicitation closes on April 24, 2026, with quotes to be submitted electronically through the Euna Portal. The City is procuring five types of ergonomic litter grabbers with varying specifications: a 32-inch model (8.6 ounces, 3.9-inch jaw, 1-4 pound capacity); a 36-inch model with built-in magnet (12.8 ounces, 5-inch jaw, 3-5 pound capacity); a 48-inch collapsible model (12 ounces, 4.5-inch jaw, 8-pound capacity); a 60-inch collapsible model (1.75 pounds, thumb-operated lock, 8-pound capacity); and a 72-inch collapsible model with equivalent specifications to the 60-inch version. All products must be rust-proof, corrosion-resistant, feature ergonomic trigger handles, and be suitable for continuous outdoor use, with acceptable brand equivalents including Unger Multi-Reacher, ArcMate, and EZ Reacher models. Vendors must deliver within ten business days of order placement to specified City department locations. The initial contract term is one year with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods, subject to 90-day non-renewal notice requirements. Evaluation criteria include unit price, total quote price, terms and discounts, delivery date, testing sample results, past vendor experience and performance, vendor responsibility assessment, and estimated costs for supplies, maintenance, and storage. All freight and delivery charges must be included in unit prices, and the City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax. The period for acceptance of proposals is 90 calendar days from the opening date, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject quotes in part or in whole.

The City of Fort Worth has designated this procurement subject to its Small Business Program under Ordinance No. 27832-08-2025, Chapter 21 of the Fort Worth City Code, though the specific details regarding set-aside percentages or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements are not explicitly enumerated in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Successful bidders must register for direct deposit payments with the City prior to providing goods and submit invoices electronically to the centralized Accounts Payable department with payment terms of Net 30 Days. Vendors are required to submit a completed Form W-9 for tax identification purposes and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. Vendors must also comply with comprehensive insurance requirements including workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and auto liability insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limits. Pricing shall remain firm for the contract term, with price adjustments permitted only on an annual basis upon renewal with 90 days' notice and written proof of cost increases; the City may reject price increase requests. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials.