Conex Containers for Austin Fire

The City of Austin Purchasing Office, designated as Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 8300 JRH1024, is procuring refurbished or used Conex containers to support the Austin Fire Department's Special Operations and Education Training Department. The procurement seeks delivery and installation of three 40-foot standard steel containers (8 feet wide by 40 feet long) and one 20-foot standard steel container (8 feet wide by 20 feet long) that will be utilized as training props and for storing training equipment and materials. Containers must be structurally sound in good condition with minimal rust, dents, or holes; feature two operational end doors with standard locking bars; and maintain wind and watertight integrity with flooring in good condition. Delivery must occur within thirty calendar days of order placement to Austin Fire Education Services at 4800-B Shaw Lane, Austin, TX 78744 during standard business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contractor qualifications include state-licensed technicians certified by the Texas Industrial Housing and Building authority, a permanent operational facility with a business address, appropriate delivery and installation equipment, and a functional business telephone operational Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Quotations are due by April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with pricing submissions required on the provided price sheet on a FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed basis, inclusive of all taxes, fees, handling charges, and shipping costs. The designated point of contact is Rebecca Hall, Purchasing Officer, reachable at 512-974-6934 or rebecca.hall@austintexas.gov.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside categories, small business designations, or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent contractors or current vendors are identified in the available documentation. There are no specific evaluation criteria, award values, or budget ranges disclosed in the procurement materials. Payment shall be made within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon delivery of goods and satisfactory performance, with the contractor responsible for all risk of loss until City acceptance. The contractor must maintain records for three years following final payment or resolution of audit and litigation matters and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including completion of the City of Austin Wage Theft Training within thirty days of contract award. Austin Fire reserves the right to inspect containers before acceptance at no cost, and invoices should be submitted to FireAcctsPayable@austintexas.gov or mailed to the City of Austin Department at 1501 South Mopac Expressway, Suite 200A, Austin, TX 78746.