RFQt PFAS Tubing

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting quotations for silicone tubing to support per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sampling activities for the Water Department on an "as needed" basis through Request for Quotation (RFQt) 26-0175. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply silicone tubing meeting specific dimensional and performance specifications: 3/8 inch inside diameter, 5/8 inch outside diameter, and a minimum length of 100 feet per continuous coil, with a minimum working pressure of 10 psi at 70°F and operational temperature range of -100°F to 500°F (maximum NSF application temperature of 350°F). The tubing must be manufactured from 100% virgin silicone and comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, NSF-51, and 3-A Sanitary Standards No. 18-03, while remaining free of PFAS compounds, PTFE, fluoropolymer additives, BPA, latex, phthalates, and manufacturing contaminants that could interfere with laboratory analysis. Materials must demonstrate resistance to UV radiation, ozone, atmospheric gases, and moisture, and delivery is required to the Fort Worth Water Department Pretreatment facility at 920 Fournier Street, Fort Worth, Texas during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). The initial contract term is one year with options for up to four one-year renewal periods upon mutual agreement, with pricing remaining firm for the contract term and including all freight and delivery costs, subject to annual price adjustments upon 90 days' written notice and substantiating documentation. The quotation due date is April 15, 2026, with a 90-calendar-day quote acceptance period following the opening date, and evaluation will be based on unit price, total quote price, delivery date, sample testing results, vendor past performance, and vendor responsibility evaluation, with the City reserving the right to make multiple awards or reject any or all bids.

The City of Fort Worth's procurement is subject to its Small Business Program under Ordinance No. 27832-08-2025, which may provide opportunities for designated small business enterprises, though specific set-aside percentages or restrictions are not detailed in the available documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Successful bidders must register for direct deposit payments prior to providing goods or services and comply with all City of Fort Worth Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions, including comprehensive insurance requirements (Statutory Workers' Compensation at $100,000 each accident/$500,000 disease, Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 annual aggregate, and Auto Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit) with the City named as additional insured. Vendors must also comply with federal and state regulatory requirements including the Clean Air Act, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment provisions for contracts exceeding $100,000, debarment verification through the System for Award Management, and Texas-specific provisions prohibiting boycotts of Israel and energy companies. The solicitation documents do not specify a total contract value or budget range for this procurement. Payment terms are Net 30 Days upon electronic invoice submission to the City's centralized Accounts Payable department, and all invoices must exclude federal excise and state sales tax.