ITB - Sign Posts, Mounting Hardware and Related Items for Harris County

Harris County is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26/0246 for a term contract to furnish and deliver new, unused, and current manufacture signposts, mounting hardware, and related items. The contract supports the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices, directional regulatory signs, and informational roadway signs throughout the county. All materials must strictly adhere to TxDOT Standard Specifications, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Harris County Office of the County Engineer Standard Engineering Design Specifications. The contract is expected to begin approximately January 4, 2027, with a requirement that items be delivered F.O.B. inside destination within 14 calendar days of a valid purchase order. Bidders must submit their responses via the Bonfire portal by September 21, 2026. Evaluation is based on a combination of price, performance, and the ability to meet departmental needs, though pricing is not the sole criterion for award. Key compliance requirements include a minimum wage of 21.65 per hour for contract workers, comprehensive insurance coverage, and the submission of a Tax Residence Certification and Form 1295. The vendor is responsible for providing a minimum one-year warranty on services and workmanship and must ensure all products are corrosion-resistant and not approaching end-of-life status. All shipments must be clearly marked with the purchase order number and item description.