Business Opportunities
Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) invites you to become a part of our supplier list. Registration with Bonfire is required to receive solicitations, and there is no cost to register.
To learn more about business opportunities, please visit www.fwhs.org/bid-invitations/, or to view the complete list of current projects, visit https://fwhs.bonfirehub.com.
To assist with registration and submission of responses, learn how to get started with Bonfire. For questions or support when using the platform, search the Bonfire Vendor Support or contact the Bonfire support team at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com.
FWHS is committed to competitively procuring goods and services during all phases of the solicitation process, including administration and negotiations. Our goal is to be open, fair and transparent, and to efficiently and effectively meet the agency’s needs with the best value. Our agency is governed by federal and state laws and local ordinance.
We want to do business with suppliers who provide quality service, competitive prices and outstanding customer service. FWHS actively reaches out to Section 3 Businesses, Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs).
SOLICITATION TYPES
Competitive Solicitations
Formal competitive solicitations are conducted for purchases exceeding $50,000, by either sealed bidding, qualifications requirements or competitive proposals.
Sealed Bids/Construction
Construction contracts exceeding $50,000 are awarded using sealed competitive bidding. Bids of at least $50,000 must be accompanied by a bid guarantee (Bid Bond), which shall be equivalent to five percent (5%) of the bid amount. Prior to execution of any contract, the successful bidder shall also submit a performance bond and payment bond of (100%) of the contract price, if requested.
Small Purchases
For purchases between $10,001 to $50,000 ($2,000 if a Davis Bacon project), a minimum of three quotes shall be solicited. Quotes must be in writing and received by personal delivery. If included in project specifications, a bid bond equivalent to 5% of the bid amount will be required.
Micro-Purchases
For purchases less than $10,000 ($2,000 if a Davis Bacon project), the agency may procure supplies or services from single vendors using a rotation basis.
Advertisements
Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) are advertised on the FWHS Bonfire portal and in the classified sections of local newspapers such as the Star-Telegram. Solicitations are not necessarily posted in both newspapers.
Section 3 Compliance
Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that helps foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. The program requires that recipients offer employment and contracting opportunities for low- or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods. For questions, email us at procurement@fwhs.org.
Changes May Be Made to Solicitations
Bid solicitations are for general information only and may be subject to change. Before bids/proposals are due, changes may be made to the specifications or scope of work/services. It is the bidder’s responsibility to be aware of any changes. We recommend checking the FWHS Bonfire portal before submitting bids or proposals.
Notice: It is the bidder’s responsibility to notate receipt of all addendums on the bid document(s). Bids and/or proposals offered should be submitted on FWHS forms.
For questions, please contact procurement@fwhs.org. Our normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
