Purchase of Attenuator Trucks

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the purchase of two medium-duty attenuator trucks to support its vehicle fleet operations. The procured vehicles must be new, 2026 model year trucks equipped with eight-cylinder gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, crash attenuators rated for 60 MPH impacts, and integrated safety equipment including WANCO arrow boards and hydraulically controlled components. Deliverables include a three-year bumper-to-bumper manufacturer warranty with no deductible and four complete sets of service manuals, with delivery required within thirty days of contract execution to METRO's facility at 1215 Labco Street, Houston, Texas. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through METRO's EUNA (Bonfire) platform and as one original hardcopy to the METRO Procurement Office by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with public bid opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Pricing shall be submitted on a firm fixed-price basis per attenuator truck, and the contract period extends for one year from the effective date. No bidders conference or site visit is specified, and contract award is contingent upon METRO Board of Directors approval.

There is no small business enterprise participation goal established for this procurement, and no set-aside designations are indicated in the solicitation. Bidders must self-perform a minimum of thirty percent of contract value and comply with mandatory certifications regarding debarment and suspension, lobbying restrictions for awards exceeding $100,000, and various non-discrimination and ethics compliance requirements. METRO is exempt from federal excise taxes and Texas sales/use taxes, and payment will be made within thirty calendar days after invoice receipt or acceptance of materials, whichever is later. All materials furnished must be new and unused, and the contractor must comply with inspection and acceptance procedures established by the METRO Project Manager prior to final payment authorization. No incumbent vendors, budget range, or specific award value is identified in the available solicitation documents.