Concrete Receptacles

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of precast concrete waste receptacles to supply and replace eco-friendly trash disposal units at bus stops. The deliverables include fabrication and delivery of a minimum of 3,000 complete units over a three-year contract period, consisting of round concrete waste receptacles (Model TF1165, 42-gallon capacity, acid-washed gray finish), plastic 2-way dome lids (Model TF1465, brown color), and plastic liners (Model TF1625, 31-gallon capacity, black color). Bidders must meet specific quality assurance standards including ACI and ASTM material specifications, warrant products against defects in material and workmanship for three years from shipment, and ensure concrete meets a minimum 28-day compression strength of 5,000 psi. The initial delivery requirement is 66 units within 6 weeks of contract award with subsequent deliveries of 66 units every two weeks thereafter, and contractors must obtain all necessary permits and licenses while complying with federal, state, and municipal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Transit Administration requirements. Key deadlines include a pre-bid briefing on February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, written questions due by February 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST with METRO responses by February 25, 2026, sealed bid submission by March 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST through both METRO's EUNA (Bonfire) platform and hardcopy delivery, and public bid opening on March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive bid price for the three-year total extended bid amount, and contract execution is estimated for May 1, 2026, with work commencing May 4, 2026.

No set-aside designations or small business participation goals have been established for this procurement, as indicated by the N/A% small business goal designation; however, all bidders must still submit a Contractor Utilization Plan form identifying all subcontractors and suppliers. There are no specific restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation. No bid security is required for this solicitation. METRO is providing 100% of the funding for this project, with all receptacles to be delivered to METRO's Field Service Center located at 1215 Labco Street, Houston, Texas. The contract period is three years from the effective date, with an optional extension of up to six months on a month-to-month basis at the same prices and terms. While the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the contract encompasses the procurement and delivery of at least 3,000 complete units with associated lids and liners over the three-year period.