ITB - Generator Rental Services and Related Items for Harris County Office of the County Engineer

Harris County is seeking generator rental services for the Office of the County Engineer through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a one-year contract beginning approximately November 1, 2025, with potential for four one-year renewals. The procurement covers generator rentals ranging from 25 KW to 2000 KW, to be utilized on an as-needed basis for various engineering projects including moving concrete barriers, hub buildings, light poles, roadway signs, and sign structures. Qualified vendors must have a minimum of five years of experience, comply with safety regulations, provide background-checked personnel, and meet specific uniform and contact requirements. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, with attendance preferred but not mandatory. Bid evaluation will consider factors including price, vendor capacity, time constraints, performance quality, and ability to meet project needs, with the county reserving the right to award to multiple vendors (a primary and secondary vendor).

Harris County emphasizes working with diverse businesses and expects vendors to make good faith efforts to engage minority- and woman-owned businesses (M/WBEs). The county has established a minimum wage policy requiring contractors to pay $21.65 per hour to workers directly assigned to county contracts, with annual adjustments. Specific exemptions exist for contracts under $50,000 per year, and contractors must self-certify compliance with this wage requirement. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella/Excess Liability, with most individual coverage limits set at $1,000,000. Contractors must also comply with safety record policies, including OSHA certification requirements for employees performing manual work. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for flexible, as-needed generator rentals throughout Harris County, suggesting potential for significant ongoing project support.