ITB - Engineered Ductal Mortar and Related Items for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is seeking bids for Engineered Ductal Mortar and Related Items through Invitation to Bid (ITB) Project ID Z100-00-00-X358, with a contract period of one year beginning approximately November 1, 2025. The procurement focuses on supplying Elephant Armor Engineered Ductal Mortar (EDM) and associated equipment from Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equivalents, to be delivered to two Houston service centers: Michael Talbott Service Center and South Service Center. Bidders must provide materials meeting specific technical performance requirements, including compressive strength, tensile strength, and bond strength, along with associated tools like mixing buckets, dual paddle mixers, sprayers, roller frames, depth gauges, and extension poles. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, with bid submissions due by September 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time. The contract includes four potential one-year renewal options and may be awarded to multiple vendors with "Primary", "Secondary", and "Tertiary" vendor designations.

The county emphasizes engagement with minority- and woman-owned businesses (M/WBEs), expecting vendors to make good faith efforts to meet contract award goals. Vendors must complete a Subcontractor Listing Form, providing details about their company, including DUNS number, principal information, and certification status for HUB/MWBE and Section 3 programs. Strict insurance requirements are mandated, including Workers Compensation ($1,000,000 per accident/employee), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and other coverage types with specific limits. Bidders must be current on county taxes, have no outstanding debts, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for purchase orders to be issued as needed, with suppliers required to provide materials within three weeks of written notice. The county reserves the right to adjust quantities and award contracts based on the "lowest and best offer" in accordance with Texas state laws.