RFQt Ultra-Pure Water System

The City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division has issued Request for Quote (RFQt) No. 26-0101 to procure an Ultra-Pure Water System for the Water Department on an as-needed basis. The solicitation seeks quotes for a Milli-Q EQ 7000 model ultra-pure water purification system designed as a bench-top application with maximum dimensions of 30 inches in width and 30 inches in depth. The system must utilize changeable cartridge packs and be capable of supplying Type 1 water with resistivity up to 18.2 megaohm-cm meeting ASTM water requirements, with the ability to produce water with controlled total organic carbon (TOC) content. Vendors must include all freight and delivery charges in their unit pricing, and the City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax. Evaluation criteria include unit price, total quote price, terms and discounts, delivery date, testing sample results, vendor past performance, vendor responsibility assessment, demurrage charges, freight costs, mileage, estimated costs of supplies and maintenance, and estimated surplus value. The original closing date of March 6, 2026, was extended by Addendum No. 1 issued March 5, 2026, to March 11, 2026, with quotes to be submitted electronically via the Euna Portal. The quote acceptance period extends 90 calendar days following the opening date.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Vendors must complete required forms including IRS Form W-9 for tax identification purposes and the Texas Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) in accordance with Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code, filed within seven business days of becoming aware of relevant facts. Prior to service commencement, selected vendors must provide Commercial General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Professional Liability coverage ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation insurance consistent with Texas statutory requirements. The draft Vendor Services Agreement specifies that compensation shall not exceed an annual amount to be determined, with invoices due within thirty days of receipt per the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Specific budget allocations, award values, or financial thresholds are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject quotes in part or in whole.