ITB - Park Picnic Tables, Benches, Trash Receptacles, and Related Items for Harris County Precinct 1

Harris County is seeking bids for a one-year contract to supply park picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, and related items for Precinct 1, with a potential for four additional one-year renewals. The procurement opportunity, posted on September 19, 2025, with a bid due date of October 13, 2025, requires commercial-grade, corrosion-resistant outdoor park furnishings. Specific items include 52-gallon in-ground trash receptacles in blue, rectangular picnic tables in 6-foot and 8-foot models (with the 8-foot model being ADA accessible), and park benches in 6-foot and 8-foot lengths. The county will evaluate bids using a "lowest and best" approach, considering factors such as price, vendor capability, time constraints, performance quality, and compliance with specifications. Pricing must be all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, equipment, and testing costs, and the county reserves the right to purchase more or less than estimated quantities.

The contract opportunity emphasizes participation from minority and woman-owned business enterprises (M/WBE), with the county expecting vendors to make good faith efforts to meet diversity goals. Bidders must complete a Tax Residence Certification, provide a Subcontractor Listing Form, and submit a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295). Vendors are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella/Excess Liability, with Harris County named as an Additional Insured. The county may adjust pricing based on manufacturer cost changes, with restrictions on the timing and frequency of price increases. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive insurance and compliance requirements suggest the county is seeking a substantial, professional vendor capable of meeting rigorous municipal procurement standards.