RFQt Mercury Analyzer

The City of Fort Worth is issuing an informal Request for Quote (RFQt 26-0071) to procure a mercury analyzer unit and associated maintenance services for the Water Department on an as-needed basis. The procurement seeks a fully automated Cold Vapor Atomic Absorbance (CVAA) mercury analyzer capable of determining total mercury in wastewater per EPA method 245.1, complete with a 60-position autosampler, computer control software, and reporting capabilities meeting specific technical parameters (reporting limit of 0.20 g/L with calibration range of 0.1-10 g/L). Deliverables include equipment delivery to the City's Centralized Water Laboratory at 2600 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas 76140, a one-year warranty covering parts and labor with defective items replaced within 1-5 business days, and an annual preventative maintenance and repair services agreement including parts, labor, and travel expenses. Vendors will be evaluated based on unit price, total quote price, terms and discounts, delivery date, testing sample results, vendor experience and performance, responsibility assessment, freight costs, and estimated costs for supplies and maintenance, with the City reserving the right to make multiple awards. The quote submission deadline is February 25, 2026, with proposals to be submitted electronically through the Euna Portal, and the period for acceptance of proposals extends 90 calendar days after the opening date. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods, subject to 90 days' notice of non-renewal.

The City of Fort Worth's Small Business Program under Ordinance No. 27832-08-2025 applies to this solicitation, indicating that small business participation is encouraged. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no existing technology integration requirements are detailed beyond the standard specifications for the mercury analyzer equipment. The vendor services agreement requires comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim and aggregate). Vendors must comply with Texas Government Code provisions regarding boycotts of Israel, energy companies, and discrimination against firearm industries, and must complete a W-9 form and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. Payment terms are Net 30 Days in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with interest permitted on late payments not exceeding one percent. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, with the contract amount to be determined based on responsive and responsible bids deemed reasonable and in the City's best interest.