Truck Mounted Drilling Rig

Tarrant Regional Water District is requesting proposals for one new, current-production-year truck-mounted drilling rig configured for legal roadway transport without oversize or overweight permits, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. central time and a contractor selection date of October 20, 2026.

The rig must be a complete, fully integrated operational unit suitable for heavy-duty drilling operations. Key specifications include a medium-duty or heavier conventional 6x6 diesel truck chassis rated at not less than 350 horsepower, a hydrostatic rotary drilling system with rotary torque of not less than 45,000 foot-pounds, drilling depth capacity of not less than 37 feet, and a kelly winch rated at not less than 18,000 pounds line pull. Transport mast height must not exceed approximately 24 feet 10 inches in stowed configuration. All materials must be new; used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models are not accepted.

Delivery must occur before September 30, 2027. Offerors must submit pricing for five line items: complete unit, equipment and accessories, delivery fee, training fee, and documentation fee. Required submittals include a detailed compliance matrix, complete unit description and engine specifications, proposed delivery schedule in calendar days, warranty terms, parts and service availability and location, cover letter from an authorized official, three references for comparable units delivered within the past five years, non-collusion affidavit, conflict of interest questionnaire, state and tax compliance certifications, and Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties) for contracts exceeding $150,000.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: price (40 percent), technical requirements met (30 percent), delivery schedule (25 percent), and references (5 percent). The question submission deadline is August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Proposals remain subject to acceptance for ninety calendar days after opening. The District reserves the right to reject any proposal or waive formalities and technicalities. Proposals must be submitted electronically through https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/trwd.