DYE, WATER LEAK DETECTION GREEN; DYE, WATER SOLUBLE YELLOW FLUORESCENT

The City of Houston is soliciting bids for the procurement of water leak detection dyes, specifically requesting twenty-five units each of Green Fluorescent TADCO Tracer and Yellow Fluorescent TADCO Tracer No. XL500-100, both in 5 lb jars. The contract requires the products to be new, unused, and of first quality, with a strict no-substitute policy for the specified TADCO brand and part numbers. Delivery must be made to the City of Houston Warehouse at 2805 McKinney, Houston, Texas, within ten calendar days of receiving a purchase order, with deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Shipping terms are FOB Destination, Freight Pre-Paid. The City intends to award the contract based on the overall low net bid that meets all specifications, though it reserves the right to award based on individual items or the overall best bid. Bidders must be determined both responsive and responsible, possessing the necessary financial and technical capacity to perform the requirements. Payment is due thirty days after the City approves the invoice or accepts the goods, whichever occurs later. Vendors must comply with various certifications, including equal opportunity employment, anti-collusion, and certifications against providing supplies to foreign terrorist organizations. Disposal of empty containers must follow local environmental regulations, and the City allows ten business days for the inspection and acceptance process upon delivery.