Additional Vendors for Emergency Response and Non-Emergency Cleaning Services

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting proposals under RFP 25-0181 to establish an agreement with additional vendors to provide emergency response and non-emergency cleaning services for the Environmental Services Department on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes rapid response to spills, discharges, and debris incidents, requiring the deployment of specialized equipment such as fuel transfer pumps, motorized brooms, multi-booms, and Argo Boats for waterway access. Vendors are expected to be available 24/7 and must possess at least five years of experience. Key operational requirements include the independent collection and analysis of soil samples without reliance on city laboratories, as well as the independent management of confined space rescue and self-contained breathing apparatus support. Proposals must be submitted as sealed bids by July 17, 2025, via the Bonfire platform. Evaluation factors include cost, qualifications, and response capabilities. Pricing must be submitted using provided spreadsheets, with overtime and markup rates specifically required as percentages rather than hourly rates. While the contract is for the state of Texas, specifically within Fort Worth, it is characterized by low-frequency but high-readiness expectations, as evidenced by only five contractor deployments in the previous year. The procurement process includes Addendum No. 1, which clarifies equipment requirements and billing procedures.