Water Meter and Pump Gaskets

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 25-0204 to establish a non-exclusive agreement for the supply of prefabricated water meter and pump gaskets on an as-needed basis. The scope of work involves providing precision-cut gaskets for the installation, replacement, and repair of water meters, pumps, gearboxes, and chemical or ozone system components. All materials must adhere to American Water Works Association standards for 150 lb. and 300 lb. flanges. Approved materials include LDPE, HDPE, Red Rubber, EPDM, UHMW, and Viton, with a strict requirement that Viton be used for chemical piping applications and that other fluoroelastomers are not accepted. Proposals must be submitted by August 21, 2025, and must include several mandatory documents to be considered responsive, including Form CIQ, authorized signature details, a reference sheet, a completed bid table, and a qualification questionnaire. Bidders must demonstrate the capacity to maintain inventory volumes consistent with large-scale city operations and may be subject to pre-award inspections. Deliveries are to be made to the Fort Worth Water Department, Field Operations, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days, excluding city holidays. Additionally, bidders may seek preferential consideration if they qualify as a local business under the City Code of Ordinances.