After Market Auto Parts Supplies, Filters and Miscellaneous Items

Brazoria County, Texas is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) #26-02 for aftermarket auto parts, supplies, filters, and miscellaneous items to support the repair and maintenance operations of county vehicles and equipment across multiple departments including the County Airport, Facilities Management, Service Centers, Mosquito Control, Parks Department, and Sheriff's Department. The procurement seeks percentage discounts from vendors' list pricing for a comprehensive range of automotive components, including 197 specific filter items (fuel, oil, air, and hydraulic filters) and parts across multiple categories such as brakes, belts, electrical components, suspension, air conditioning, bearings, steering, exhaust, and accessories. Vendors must demonstrate the capacity to stock sufficient quantities and varieties of parts to satisfy county needs, with pricing remaining firm throughout the contract term while still allowing the county to benefit from any additional discounts or promotions offered during the period. The contract will have an initial term of twelve months beginning January 12, 2026, with options to renew for four additional twelve-month periods subject to Commissioners Court approval. Delivery must be F.O.B. Destination with Full Freight Allowed and inside delivery to various county offices, with vendors required to specify delivery capabilities including 30-minute or 2-hour delivery window options and associated charges. The county emphasizes best value considerations in evaluation, including direct and indirect costs, transportation, maintenance, reliability, life cycle, warranties, and post-sale customer service. Sealed bids are due by November 21, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. local time, with electronic submissions preferred through the Bonfire electronic bidding platform, and vendors may direct questions to the Brazoria County Purchasing Department at (979) 864-1825 or bidclarifications@brazoriacountytx.gov.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or particular business classifications. Vendors must complete multiple mandatory forms including a Respondent Certification Form, Workers' Compensation Requirements documentation, a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and various compliance and tax documentation, while affirming they are not using prohibited telecommunications equipment and meet state and federal regulatory requirements and residency qualifications for bidders. The county confirmed through Addendum No. 1, issued October 31, 2025, that its fleet includes diesel vehicles, which should be considered when developing bids for relevant parts. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available procurement materials, though the county reserves the right to make partial or complete awards and to add or delete similar items as needed during the contract term.