New Destination Signs for METRO's Transit Buses

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) is soliciting bids on new destination signs for transit buses under IFB 2026000054, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and public bid opening scheduled for November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. There is no small business set-aside or participation goal, though METRO encourages small business participation.

The scope covers purchase and delivery of new destination signs for METRO's transit bus fleet. Deliverables must meet solicitation requirements; bidders must submit two years of audited financial statements and acknowledge receipt of any amendments. Delivery is FOB destination to METRO's Central Supply Warehouse at 1220 McCarty Drive, Houston, Texas, with routine deliveries required within thirty calendar days of receiving a release order. METRO reserves the right to return unused parts within fourteen calendar days for full credit; a restocking fee may apply to returns after that period.

The contract period is three years from execution or until the not-to-exceed amount is expended, whichever occurs last. Contract execution is estimated for January 2027, subject to METRO Board of Directors approval. The procurement is funded entirely with local funds (100% local, 0% federal).

Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder whose bid conforms to solicitation requirements. METRO reserves the right to award multiple contracts, reject any or all bids, and reject bids with unbalanced pricing or clerical errors. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026, with METRO responding by October 28, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through METRO's EUNA (Bonfire) platform and as one hardcopy to the Procurement Division at 1900 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002. The Contract Administrator is Vanessa Clemente-West, vanessa.clemente@ridemetro.org, (713) 615-6118.