About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide offsite GIS-based data analysis and five-year planning support services for a government authority located in Fort Worth, Texas. The selected contractor must perform a comprehensive review and condition trend analysis of historical inspection data, integrate results into GIS deliverables depicting inspection coverage and frequency, develop a five-year inspection and monitoring plan, and evaluate current inspection technologies. This program is designed to identify structural issues, predict failures, prioritize rehabilitation efforts, and support strategic investments to prevent catastrophic pipe failures. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. The contract term is one year, and the buyer is looking for proposals. Vendors can submit their responses digitally via email or online, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 20, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Fort Worth Water Department
Scope of work
- Phase 1 historical ICAP inspection data review and condition trend analysis
- Phase 2 GIS integration, spatial dataset development, and metadata documentation
- Phase 3 five-year inspection and monitoring plan development and CIP alignment matrix
- Phase 4 inspection technology evaluation for CCTV, 3-D laser, and sonar methods
- Phase 5 project management, quarterly progress meetings, and Year 1 executive summary report
- Annual renewal project management and progress meetings for Years 2 through 5
- Annual analysis of new inspection results, condition trend updates, and annual engineering reports
- Annual five-year plan updates and Master Plan CIP coordination
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Consultants prior experience and references on similar projects with other water utilities | 35 points |
| Proposed schedule and work plan, including clarity of approach for both Year 1 initial tasks and Years 2 through 5 annual support | 25 points |
| Specific qualifications of key personnel intended to be assigned to the project | 15 points |
| What value does the Consultants proposals and deliverables bring to the City | 25 points |
Minimum qualifications
- A record of a minimum of five projects similar in size and scope to this project and completed within the past ten years
Documents to include with your response
- Project Team and Resumes
- References for a minimum of five similar projects
- Proposed Schedule distinguishing Year 1 and Years 2 through 5
- Work Plan addressing Year 1 initial tasks and Years 2 through 5 ongoing work
- Value to the City statement
- Project Approach and Resource Availability including level of effort by task and estimated hours for Phase 1
- Requested exceptions to the draft professional services agreement
- Exhibit B-1 Schedule of Costs task/hour breakdown and fee schedule
How to submit
- Instructions
- Submissions shall not exceed twenty (20) pages in length, excluding project team resumes.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial contract term of one year (Year 1) with up to four (4) one-year renewal periods (Years 2 through 5)
- Estimated value
- $300,000