Freight Sub-Model Development

This electronic solicitation invitation from H-GAC (Houston-Galveston Area Council), a Texas-based purchasing cooperative, announces the transition to OpenGov's automated web-based electronic bidding platform for vendor management and procurement operations. The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2026, with a proposal due date of June 25, 2026. Interested vendors must register for free access through H-GAC's Procurement Portal to submit bids and receive notifications of future contracting opportunities. The procurement portal provides the necessary platform for interested parties to access solicitation details, submit responses, and manage their vendor profiles within the system. While the specific goods or services being procured are not detailed in the invitation document, this announcement establishes the procedural framework and communication protocols for H-GAC's upcoming solicitations. All respondents must adhere to strict communication guidelines, which prohibit direct contact with H-GAC employees outside of designated pre-proposal conferences or authorized communications with the designated Solicitation Contact, with restrictions remaining in effect from the issue date through either contract execution or the conclusion of the protest period for non-selected respondents.

The solicitation document establishes ethical standards applicable to all participating vendors, explicitly prohibiting the offering of gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to H-GAC officials or evaluation committee members with the intent to influence consideration of submissions. Violations of these requirements may result in submission rejection in accordance with H-GAC Procurement Policy. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other protected categories are mentioned in the provided documentation. Similarly, no incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure requirements, or budget ranges are identified in this invitation. Vendors seeking participation should register through H-GAC's Procurement Portal immediately to ensure access to complete solicitation documents and to monitor for additional details regarding the specific scope of work, evaluation criteria, and award values that may be released prior to the June 25, 2026 deadline.