Tarrant County - Purchase of Cardboard Baler Replacement - IFB F2027043 (2026)
Tarrant CountyCounty · Fort Worth, TX- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Cade Pylant
- (817) 884-1133
The 30-second brief
Tarrant County is requesting bids for the replacement of a cardboard baler at the Tarrant County Recycling Center. Project includes the uninstallation and removal of the current baler and installation of a new open-end automatic shear baler. Submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT at the Tarrant County Graphics/Recycling Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Questions are due by November 9, 2026. Minimum insurance, workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and auto liability requirements apply.
Cardboard Baler; Installation
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Summary
Tarrant County is requesting bids for the replacement of a cardboard baler at the Tarrant County Recycling Center.
Project includes the uninstallation and removal of the current baler and installation of a new open-end automatic shear baler. Submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT at the Tarrant County Graphics/Recycling Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Questions are due by November 9, 2026. Minimum insurance, workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and auto liability requirements apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest bidder meeting specifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Cardboard Baler; Installation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Diversity Certification(s)
- W9 Form
- Electrical and Oil Requirements
- Warranty Information
- Vendor Quote Form
- Product Specification Sheet
- Submit to
- 100 E Weatherford St, Suite 303, Fort Worth, TX 76196 USA
- Scope location
- Fort Worth, TX
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Tarrant County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 100 E Weatherford St, Suite 303, Fort Worth, TX 76196 USA. For questions, contact Cade Pylant.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Tarrant County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Cade Pylant at (817) 884-1133. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cardboard Baler; Installation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest bidder meeting specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Tarrant County?
All active and historical solicitations from Tarrant County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Tarrant County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Diversity Certification(s), W9 Form, Electrical and Oil Requirements, Warranty Information, Vendor Quote Form, Product Specification Sheet. Review the full document from Tarrant County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fort Worth, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.