ITB – Hydro-Insensitive High Density Polyurethane Foam Material, Installation and Related Items for Harris County Precinct 4

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a contract for Hydro-Insensitive High Density Polyurethane Foam Material, Installation and Related Items, with a primary focus on lifting and undersealing concrete slabs. The one-year contract, beginning approximately February 1, 2026, will have options for up to four additional renewals. Contractors must have a minimum of three full years of experience using high-density polyurethane to raise and underseal concrete slabs, and must provide completed job references. The material must meet specific technical specifications, including a density of 3.8 lbs/ft3, tensile strength of 88 psi, and the ability to set and obtain 90% of ultimate compressive strength within 15 minutes of injection. A pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. CST, with bids to be submitted through the Bonfire platform by December 1, 2025. Contractors will be responsible for delivering materials and performing installations within Harris County Precinct 4, with job executions to begin within five working days of notification.

The contract includes significant Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with a goal of achieving 23.05% M/WBE participation. Vendors must submit detailed utilization plans, including documentation of M/WBE firm certifications and significant local presence in specific Texas counties. Additional requirements include compliance with Harris County's Minimum Wage Policy of $21.65 per hour, prevailing wage rates, and comprehensive safety certifications including OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training for workers and managers. The county reserves the right to award to multiple vendors as primary and secondary contractors, with the ability to order materials in any quantity based on available budget. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the contract allows for pricing based on actual work completed at unit prices bid, with an estimated annual value that can be adjusted through the four potential renewal periods. Contractors must also provide substantial insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and other required insurance types with varying limits based on contract value.