ITB - High-Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) and Related Items for Harris County Precinct 3

Harris County Precinct 3 is soliciting bids for a one-year term contract for High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe and Related Items, with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2026. The procurement seeks vendors capable of supplying HDPE pipe in various sizes and delivering materials to multiple job sites within Precinct 3 on an as-needed basis. Vendors must provide F.O.B. job site delivery within 36 hours, maintain multiple supply locations, and comply with Harris County Engineering Department Standard Specifications, Texas Department of Transportation 2024 Standard Specifications, and other applicable standards. Bidders are required to submit detailed documentation including a Tax Residence Certification, Subcontractor Listing Form, Plant Location List, and comply with minimum insurance requirements. The bid response deadline is December 29, 2025, with questions to be submitted through the Bonfire online platform by the specified deadline in the Events Schedule. Harris County reserves the right to award to one or more vendors designated as "Primary" and "Secondary" and will evaluate bids based on unit pricing, material cost, supply location, and overall project performance capabilities.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and compliance requirements designed to promote diverse vendor participation. Per House Bill 1059, a minimum of 25% of work must be performed by the bidder, and the county encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) vendors. Contractors must comply with a minimum wage policy of $21.65 per hour and provide comprehensive workers' compensation insurance for all employees. The contract includes four optional one-year renewal periods, with pricing adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Houston area. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors must submit all-inclusive pricing incorporating labor, material, equipment, and associated costs. Contractors must also demonstrate compliance with heat protection safety requirements and provide a detailed Safety Plan addressing worker protection during adverse weather conditions.