Wastewater Siphon Cleaning

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting proposals for wastewater siphon cleaning services on an as-needed basis under solicitation number 26-0245, with a deadline for submissions on August 20, 2026. The contract is intended to support the Water Department’s infrastructure maintenance needs, requiring comprehensive hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of wastewater siphons, mandatory sonar inspections before and after each service, and strict compliance with City Ordinance No. 12274, TCEQ regulations, and local environmental codes. All waste solids must be transported and disposed of at the Cold Springs Processing Facility, and vendors must maintain traffic control, prevent property damage, and provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities. The contract has an estimated annual value of $750,000 and is structured as a one-year agreement with up to four one-year renewal options, contingent on mutual agreement and timely notice. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Euna Portal and include required documentation such as the Authorized Signature and Questionnaire, CFW Required Forms, Small Business Utilization Form, deviations log, and the Bid Table (BT-12BP) for pricing. Evaluation is based on a best-value approach totaling 100 points, with the most significant weight given to comparable experience and references (30 points), followed by small business utilization (25 points), proposed schedule and equipment (20 points), key personnel qualifications (10 points), and cost (15 points). A minimum of 30% small business participation is required, and vendors must be certified by approved local chambers to qualify for credit. Special requirements include a prohibition on soliciting the City’s employees, mandatory immigration compliance verification, certification against discrimination based on firearm-related business activity, and an obligation to immediately report any unauthorized access to City information. Invoicing must be submitted electronically in PDF or TIFF format at 300 DPI to the Central Accounts Payable Department, and payments are subject to available appropriations. All work must be performed within Tarrant County, Texas, under FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms, and full compliance with industry standards is warranted for the duration of the contract term.