PW - RFP Group 2026C

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is soliciting qualifications from engineering consulting firms for the Water Tank Rehabilitation project, identified as solicitation 27-0003 or RFP Group 2026C. The project involves providing professional engineering, design, permitting, and inspection services to address structural and safety-related deficiencies for three water storage tanks, including the Randol Mill GST and Timberline Dr. Elevated Tank. The scope of work requires the selected consultant to perform steel thickness and weld testing, develop rehabilitation recommendations, and produce final design documents and specifications for construction advertisement by the end of January 2027. The approved budget for this contract is 95,000 dollars, which is a strict limit that cannot be exceeded. Proposals must be submitted via the Bonfire portal by 4:00 PM on October 22, 2026. Submissions are limited to ten pages, excluding resumes and specific large-format sheets, and must detail the firm's technical capabilities, personnel qualifications, and a preliminary work schedule. Evaluation will heavily weigh prior experience, specifically requiring a record of at least five similar projects completed within the last ten years with expertise in steel tank repair. Additionally, respondents must submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Questionnaire Form CIQ to the City Secretary in compliance with Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code to avoid legal penalties.