ITB - Concrete Jersey Barriers (48-inch, 750 lb.) for the Harris County Flood Control District

The contract solicits the supply of 48-inch, 750-pound concrete Jersey barriers for the Harris County Flood Control District under Solicitation Number 26/0245, with performance beginning approximately October 1, 2026, and covering a one-year term. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by August 17, 2026, and are evaluated on a lowest and best offer basis, weighing both price and performance factors without being strictly lowest price technically acceptable. The NAICS code is 327320, reflecting manufacturing of concrete products, and delivery must comply with F.O.B. Inside Delivery terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for delivering materials to a designated room or location within the County’s facility, with title and risk of loss transferring only upon physical receipt by Harris County. All products must be new, unused, of the highest quality, and conform to detailed specifications or prevailing commercial standards in the absence of explicit criteria. Contractors must hold valid Texas-licensed insurance with comprehensive general liability coverage, including a waiver of subrogation rights against the County and carriers rated A- VII or better by A.M. Best, with 30 days’ notice of cancellation required. Safety Data Sheets must accompany every delivery of hazardous materials in compliance with the Texas Right to Know Act, and a Business Associate Agreement is mandatory if protected health information is accessed. Vendors must certify non-participation in the boycott of Israel, disclose gifts over $250 to county officials, consent to disclosure of email addresses under the Texas Public Information Act, and maintain current tax standing with Harris County—delinquency disqualifies bid eligibility. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract if annual appropriations or grant funds are unavailable, and contractors must support a smooth 90-day transition upon expiration or termination. Pricing is firm-fixed, with renewals subject to written agreement and capped at original bid rates. Supplemental product data, brochures, insurance certificates, and the Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) are required, and failure to submit complete documentation may result in rejection. Payments are processed manually by the Harris County Auditor’s Office after each delivery, requiring itemized invoices referencing the purchase order number, and TIN or SSN must be on file. No FAR clauses are used; all terms are governed by county-specific provisions, including indemnification, hold harmless obligations, and prohibition on altered bid submissions.