Refuse and Recycling Containers and Lifters

Solicitation RC01-27 is a request for proposals from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) to establish an indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery master agreement for residential, industrial, and commercial refuse and recycling collection containers and lifters. This contract is part of the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program, which allows over 10,000 local government entities and non-profits to purchase products and services directly from awarded contractors. The program is established under the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the resulting master agreements are based on Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 and other applicable state and federal procurement requirements. The procurement process involves a numerical scoring system out of 100 points, with a minimum score of 70 required for eligibility. Evaluation factors include distinguishing services, company background and financials, geographic coverage across the United States, past performance as an HGACBuy contractor, and government references. Awarded contractors must comply with various regulatory standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Buy America provisions for federally funded projects, and Texas Government Code requirements for cybersecurity training and the disclosure of interested parties. Operationally, customers issue purchase orders and pay contractors directly, while contractors are required to report sales to H-GAC and pay an applicable order processing charge. Shipping must be F.C.D.B. Destination, with a standard delivery requirement of five working days unless otherwise agreed. The contract emphasizes quality and safety, requiring compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ standards, and mandates that all equipment be designed using current industry-accepted engineering practices. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 1, 2026, and include a complete product catalog with a designated percentage discount.