McCourt Composting Equipment Parts and Service

Lee County Solid Waste Department is conducting a single-source procurement for composting equipment parts and service from McCourt Equipment Inc. to support the maintenance and operation of its Backhus and Doppstadt composting machinery. McCourt Equipment Inc. is the only authorized dealer and provider of multiplexing diagnostic software for this specific equipment in the region, making it the sole source capable of delivering the specialized parts, software, and warranty-compliant expertise necessary for complex repairs and system reliability. The procurement is being conducted under Section 3.9 of Procurement Ordinance 25-11, with the solicitation number SS260276KCW, posted on May 29, 2026, and requiring responses by June 22, 2026. The contract is governed by a locally drafted template that includes standard commercial clauses covering force majeure, assignment, confidentiality, termination, dispute resolution, compliance with laws, and independent contractor status, though it does not incorporate standardized Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. Delivery must adhere to commercial packaging standards, with items required to be new, unused, and in original manufacturer packaging, clearly labeled with seller and consignee information, purchase order numbers, and container identifiers. The evaluation of proposals, though limited to a single source, is structured around pricing at 30%, business organization at 20%, experience at 20%, personnel at 15%, and references at 15%, indicating a value-based award approach rather than strictly lowest price. Required certifications include compliance with Texas state laws regarding boycotts of firearm and energy companies, felony conviction disclosures, and submission of Form 1295 for ethical disclosures. Insurance coverage for general liability, workers’ compensation, and umbrella/excess liability must be provided with Lee County named as additional insured. The contract terms specify FOB destination delivery, with performance triggered upon purchase order issuance and completion required within 60 days. The point of contact for all inquiries is Kevin Walker of Lee County Procurement Management, and there are no bid alternatives or open competition permitted under this procurement method.