Mechanical Contracting, Electrical, Plumbing Services (JOC-IDIQ)

Harris County Department of Education is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for a Cooperative Purchasing Program under the JOC-IDIQ contract vehicle for Mechanical Contracting, Electrical, and Plumbing Services, identified by solicitation number 26023MR. The contract, governed by Texas law and established under NAICS code 238220, allows for the procurement of maintenance, repair, renovation, and minor construction services through a job order process where work is defined by individual job orders referencing a Unit Price Book and a vendor-proposed coefficient applied to city-specific cost indices. The initial contract term is one calendar year with automatic renewals available for up to three additional one-year terms, totaling a potential four-year duration, and includes an optional 90-day transitional period after any term. The maximum annual aggregate contract value for all awardees under this cooperative program is $200 million, with individual job orders exceeding $500,000 requiring approval by the governing body of the participating CP member. Pricing includes both a job order contracting component using standardized unit prices and a maintenance component with time-and-materials pricing featuring hourly labor rate caps and volume-based discounts on materials and equipment. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the HCDE eBid portal by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and must address both the job order and maintenance components to be considered responsive. Vendors are required to submit a completed HCDE/CP Attachment Packet, Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, verified work history with governmental entities within the past five years, and all required certifications including VetHUB, SWBE, and EDGAR compliance statements. Evaluation will prioritize pricing at 40% weight, vendor reputation and experience at 20%, and quality of services and ability to meet needs, with a minimum score of 70 required for award consideration. Contracts are subject to rigorous compliance standards including adherence to FERPA, Texas Public Information Act, and federal regulations under EDGAR and the Uniform Guidance, as well as state laws like the Davis-Bacon Act and Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 regarding prevailing wages. All work must be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner, using only new materials unless specified otherwise, and must comply with CSI MasterFormat Divisions 21, 22, 23, 26, and 28. Vendors must provide performance and payment bonds