ITB-2026-0021 IAH SUBWAY Operations _ Maintenance Services LOC 1 FINAL SIGNED.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB-2026-0021) issued by the City of Houston for subway operations and maintenance services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The City is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive operations and maintenance of the IAH subway system, including management of specified equipment assets, maintenance scheduling, emergency response protocols, and staffing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proposals are due September 17, 2026. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, for a maximum five-year duration. Bidders are required to conduct site visits at IAH to assess facility conditions and operational requirements, with pre-registration mandated. The City has established a Bid Opening portal through the Strategic Procurement Division to provide site visit logistics and bid-opening procedures.

The City has provided supporting documentation to guide bidders, including an Equipment Inventory List (Appendix A), definitions and interpretive guidance (Appendix B), and a sample contract template outlining performance standards, pricing structures, payment terms, insurance requirements, and performance metrics. The sample contract template details contractual obligations, liability provisions, indemnification requirements, and termination conditions. No estimated contract value, incumbent contractor information, or specific evaluation criteria are disclosed in the available materials. Bidders should thoroughly review all supporting documents and the sample contract to understand the full scope of obligations and requirements prior to submitting their proposals.