Mattresses and Box Spring Bedding

The City of Houston is soliciting 80 Twin XL mattresses measuring 38”x80” x 11 ½” with a pillow/quilt top and 80 matching box spring beddings to fit each mattress, to be delivered to the COH Fire Department at 2707 Dalton, Houston, TX 77017. All items must be Warranty Certified to meet the 16 CFR 1633 flammability standards Class 410, and bidders must adhere strictly to the published specifications or any official clarification letters; proposals for similar but not identical items require detailed descriptive literature and manufacturer specifications. The solicitation, identified as INF-2026-0194 and posted on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, follows informal procurement procedures and requires submission through the City’s electronic bidding system. Bids must be itemized, with pricing held valid for a minimum of 90 days, and must exclude Federal Excise Taxes due to the City’s tax exemption status. Only one item may be bid per line item, and any alternates require a separate bid with its own official signature page. Bidders must complete and sign the Official Signature Page, certifying compliance with multiple Texas statutes, including prohibitions against boycotting Israel, energy companies, and firearm entities, as well as affirming that neither the vendor nor any affiliated entity is listed by the Texas Comptroller as having dealings with foreign terrorist organizations. Vendors must also certify they are Equal Opportunity Employers, have not engaged in collusion to restrain competition, and have not retained any commission-based agents to secure the contract. Delivery must be specified in calendar days—general terms like “immediately” or “as soon as possible” will result in rejection—and FOB terms are set at destination point as designated on individual purchase orders. Awards will be made based on the lowest net bid that meets all material requirements, with the City retaining the right to award by individual item, combination of items, or overall best bid. Payment is due 30 days after invoice approval or acceptance of goods, whichever is later, and all invoices must be submitted to the address specified on the purchase order. The City enforces a zero tolerance policy for human trafficking in all contracts and requires vendors to comply with additional terms including the Texas Public Information Act and the Hire Houston First Program for potential local business preferences.