# Tarrant County Ionwave #F2027029

Tarrant County Brine Storage Tank and Brine Distribution Systems Procurement

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** F2027029
**NAICS:** 332420

Tarrant County, Texas is seeking bids for specialized equipment to support winter road treatment operations.
- Government Buyer:
  - Tarrant County, Texas (Purchasing Office; Senior Buyer: Mikaylah Darby)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Vari Tech (integration required with Model SB600; potential OEM for brine storage tank)
  - No other specific OEMs named; vendors must be full-service dealers capable of warranty and service work
- Products/Services Requested:
  - 5,000-gallon brine storage tank
    - Must be single-wall, vertical, above-ground, corrosion-resistant, and integrate with Vari Tech Model SB600
    - Includes polyethylene siphon tube, bolted tank flange, mesh screen ventilation, and debris protection
  - Slide-in mobile brine distribution system for 2024 Chevrolet 4500 Crew Cab (minimum 525-gallon tank)
    - Galvanized steel frame, anti-corrosion straps, gas engine-powered pump and spray system
    - Electronic flow meter, automatic rate controller (multi-lane), self-loading storage kit, baffle ball installation
  - Slide-in mobile brine distribution system for 2021 Freightliner M2-112 Tandem Dump Truck (minimum 1,850-gallon tank)
    - Galvanized steel frame, anti-corrosion straps, gas engine-powered pump and spray system
    - Electronic flow meter, automatic rate controller, closed loop system, in-cab controller with GPS antenna
    - Multi-lane application, self-loading storage kit with legs, baffle ball installation
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Equipment must be latest production models and robustly corrosion-resistant
  - Integration with existing Vari Tech Model SB600 system is mandatory for the storage tank
  - Vendors must provide detailed specifications, warranty information, and delivery lead times
  - Vendors must be capable of all service and repairs; warranty work must not incur travel expenses
  - Field demonstrations may be requested at no cost to the county
  - Compliance with Texas safety, health, and EPA standards required
  - Criminal background checks for vendor personnel accessing county data or secure facilities
  - Strict information security requirements for any hosted or cloud IT solutions (data residency, breach notification, patch management, audit rights)
  - Delivery must include palletization and unloading by vendor
  - Diversity certifications and references required

### Description

Tarrant County is seeking to purchase a 5,000-gallon brine storage tank and brine distribution systems for winter anti-icing and de-icing road treatments. The procurement includes a 5,000-gallon brine storage tank, a slide-in mobile brine distribution system for a 2024 Chevrolet 4500 Crew Cab, and a brine distribution system for a 2021 Freightliner M2-112 Tandem Dump Truck. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and in the best interest of the county. Bidders are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-bid conference and must submit detailed specifications and warranty information with their bids.

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