ITB - Paint and Related Items for Harris County and the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County and the Harris County Flood Control District are soliciting bids for a term contract to furnish and deliver paint and related items on an as-needed basis. The contract is scheduled to begin on or about February 1, 2027, for a one-year initial term, with the possibility of four subsequent one-year renewal options. The selected vendor must maintain a full-line stocking supply of interior and exterior paint and operate a product distribution office within the Greater Houston-Metro area to support walk-in and will-call pick-up services. All products must comply with federal, state, and local statutes, with specific durability requirements of five years for interior surfaces and ten years for exterior surfaces in Gulf Coast environmental conditions. Testing for paint finishes and gloss ranges must adhere to current ASTM standards. Award decisions will be based on the lowest and best offer, considering price, performance, compliance with bid requirements, and the specific needs of the using departments. The county may award the contract by total, group, or individual item. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. inside delivery to various locations throughout Harris County. Vendors are required to provide itemized invoices referencing purchase order numbers and must have a Taxpayer Identification Number on file with the Harris County Auditor. Additionally, the successful contractor must provide indemnification and maintain public liability and property damage insurance. Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, Texas Pay Day Act, and the Harris County minimum wage policy is mandatory for all participating vendors.