Rain Barrel Sale and Distribution with Website or Webpage

The City of Houston Public Works is soliciting a qualified vendor to manage the sale and distribution of up to 231 50-gallon recycled plastic rain barrels for residents of City Council District H. The selected vendor will be responsible for the end-to-end process, including the development of an e-commerce website for pre-sales and resident eligibility verification, managing all communications, and executing a one-day pickup event on a Saturday in Fall or Winter 2026. The vendor must provide all staffing for the event and ensure barrels are staged at the location at least two hours before opening. A final report of all residents who received barrels must be submitted via Excel within one week following the event. Technical specifications require the rain barrels to be nestable for transport in a mid-size sedan and equipped with a ball-valve connecting to a standard 3/4 inch garden hose, two overflow ports of at least 1 inch in diameter, and a connector for linking multiple barrels. Crucially, barrels must feature permanently affixed non-potable water warnings in both English and Spanish, noting that stickers are not an acceptable labeling method. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall net bid. Payment is due 30 days after the City approves the invoice or accepts the goods. Vendors must comply with various Texas Government Code certifications, including anti-boycott mandates and human trafficking zero-tolerance policies.