Purchase of Snow and Ice Plows

Tarrant County is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of heavy-duty, municipality-grade snow and ice plows for various vehicles across Precincts 1 and 4. The procurement includes J-shaped plows for a 2027 Freightliner 114 and three other Freightliner dump trucks, as well as straight blade plows for a 2016 F350 and 2020 Ford 250 vehicles. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications and is a full-service dealer capable of performing all necessary service and repairs. Bidders must provide detailed product literature, vendor quotes, and references as part of their submission. The contract mandates strict delivery and installation requirements, including full palletization of all equipment and the provision of a drop-off location within 100 miles of the Precinct 4 Maintenance Facility in Fort Worth. Vendors must comply with OSHA safety standards, OEM vehicle requirements, and manufacturer installation instructions. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including commercial general liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and statutory workers compensation. Additionally, the vendor must adhere to Tarrant County's general and special terms, which include a 20 percent good faith target goal for Historically Underutilized Businesses, strict data security protocols, and mandatory criminal background checks for personnel accessing county facilities. Payment is typically processed within 30 days following the receipt of itemized invoices that reference a valid purchase order.