Purchase And Delivery Of Bulk Fleet Cleaners For Metro’s Locations

Solicitation IFB No. 2027000003, issued by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), seeks a contractor for the purchase and delivery of bulk fleet cleaners, including disinfectant cleaner DECOO, for its Texas locations. The contract is for a three-year term with deliveries made FOB Destination to the Central Supply Warehouse in Houston. Routine deliveries must be completed within 30 calendar days of a release order. Award is based on the lowest price, though METRO may grant a preference to established firms within the 8-county Metropolitan Planning Area if their bid is within 3% of the lowest non-local bidder. The procurement requires strict adherence to packaging and marking standards, including separate packaging for combined delivery orders and detailed packing lists. Bidders must be in good standing with the state of Texas and certify compliance with various prohibitions, including those related to firearm entity discrimination, Israel and energy company boycotts, and COVID-19 vaccine passport prohibitions. The contractor must also comply with EEO and VEVRAA non-discrimination standards and FTA Circular 1155.1. Payments are processed within 30 calendar days following the receipt of a detailed invoice and acceptance of the goods. Responses must be submitted both electronically via the Bonfire portal and as a sealed hardcopy.