Precast Concrete Waste Receptacles and Lids

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) is requesting bids on precast concrete waste receptacles and lids for 350 units with freight delivery included, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and public bid opening on August 27 at 10:00 a.m. CST. No Small Business Participation goal is established; however, METRO encourages participation from small business enterprises, disadvantaged business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and disability-owned businesses. A local preference may be applied if the second-lowest bidder is within 3 percent of the lowest bid and has a principal place of business within METRO's eight-county Metropolitan Planning Area.

The scope comprises 350 receptacle and dome top lid assemblies, new and unused, with commercial warranties provided. Delivery must occur within sixteen weeks of contract execution to METRO's Field Service Center at 1215 Labco Street, Houston, Texas 77029, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding METRO holidays.

Bidders must submit firm-fixed unit prices for receptacles, dome top lids, and freight on an FOB Destination basis through METRO's EUNA (Bonfire) electronic platform and as one original hardcopy to METRO's Procurement Division at 1900 Main Street, 8th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder whose bid conforms to solicitation requirements. Board of Directors approval is required for contract execution, estimated for October 20, 2026. The contract term runs sixteen weeks from the effective date unless extended or terminated by METRO. All bidders must register on METRO's procurement website and comply with debarment, suspension, ethics, and federal non-discrimination certifications. Questions were due August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with METRO responses due August 12, 2026.