Portable Construction and Maintenance Equipment

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is soliciting responses for solicitation number CM02-27 to select qualified manufacturers and distributors of portable construction and maintenance equipment. This indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery offerings contract aims to provide members of the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program with access to standard equipment, including optional upgrades and maintenance agreements. Responses must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov system by November 19, 2026. Award decisions will be made by the Board of Directors based on a weighted scoring system evaluating products and pricing, business operations, distinguishing services, geographic coverage across the United States, past performance, and references. Contractors are expected to deliver equipment ready for turn-key operation within five working days of an authorized purchase order, with the contractor retaining title and risk until customer acceptance at the delivery destination. Financial administration involves the contractor invoicing customers directly, while H-GAC invoices the contractor for order processing charges. The agreement mandates strict compliance with various federal and state regulations, including the Davis Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Buy America provisions for federally funded projects, and specific Texas Government Code cybersecurity training requirements. Additionally, contractors must adhere to equal employment opportunity standards and are prohibited from providing telecommunications equipment from restricted entities such as Huawei and ZTE.