RFP Hydrovac Waste Material

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting proposals under RFP 26-0185 for the transportation and disposal of hydrovac waste material generated from its Water Department operations on an as-needed basis. The contract requires vendors to handle waste from sewer lines, lift stations, and storm drains using jettier/vactor trucks, ensuring full compliance with Texas Administrative Code Chapters 330 and 335, RCRA, and other applicable environmental regulations. All waste must be properly containerized, labeled, and transported to permitted disposal facilities with complete manifest documentation and proof of disposal submitted to the City within 24 hours of completion. Proposals must include completed and signed forms RFP-04 through RFP-08, with detailed qualifications, company experience, and approach to service delivery. The evaluation is based on a best value methodology, assigning 90 points to non-cost factors including qualifications (30 points), small business participation (20 points), ability to meet city needs (20 points), and method of approach (20 points), with cost accounting for the remaining 15 points. Small business participation is tiered, with maximum points awarded for 30% or more involvement by certified small businesses located in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton Counties, requiring valid certification documentation. The initial contract term is one year with potential for four additional one-year renewals, contingent on performance and availability of funds. Delivery is FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with performance limited to Tarrant County, Texas. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via email in PDF or TIFF format, including required details such as manifest numbers and waste quantities. Contractors must maintain strict confidentiality of City information, avoid organizational conflicts of interest, comply with state laws prohibiting boycotts of energy companies and discrimination against the firearm industry, and ensure all personnel are employment-eligible under I-9 requirements. The City retains the right to audit compliance and terminate for non-compliance. Proposals are due by May 28, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively through the Euna Portal, with no alternative submission methods accepted.