Perforated Aluminum Panels

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) is seeking bids for the fabrication and delivery of perforated aluminum panels for passenger shelters through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered DOC1905127244. The procurement involves manufacturing 1,332 small panels measuring 31.25" x 34.875" and 444 long panels measuring 31.25" x 72.25", all constructed from Aluminum Alloy 5052-H32 with specific technical specifications. These panels must feature 1/4" diameter holes, 3/8" staggered centers at 60 degrees, 1/8" bar width, 8.15 holes per square inch, and 40% open area. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through METRO's EUNA (Bonfire) procurement system and provide one hardcopy to METRO's Procurement Office by 2:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with a bid opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The contract period is 14 weeks from the effective date, with delivery required to METRO's Field Service Center in Houston, and award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest price.

The procurement has no specific small business participation goal and is 100% federally funded. Bidders must certify compliance with various federal and state requirements, including debarment and suspension regulations, lobbying restrictions, and certifications related to Israel and energy company boycotts. METRO reserves the right to award to a local firm within the 8-county Metropolitan Planning Area if the second-lowest bidder is within 3 percent of the lowest bid. Materials must be new and unused, with contractors required to provide preliminary quality control inspections and material test reports upon request. Payment terms allow compensation within 30 days of invoice receipt or material acceptance, based on firm fixed unit prices. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract includes standard federal and state compliance requirements, indemnification provisions, and detailed performance specifications for panel dimensions, pallet construction, and quality standards.