Hire Houston First was developed to promote economic opportunity for Houston businesses and to support job creation. The City of Houston spends billions of dollars to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure and provide services for the public. Hire Houston First grants the City the ability to give preference to local companies, as long as their pricing is competitive.
The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) is the administrator of the Hire Houston First program. It is the policy of the City of Houston as defined in the Hire Houston First Ordinance Chapter 15, Article XI, to use the City’s spending powers in a manner that promotes fiscal responsibility and maximizes the effectiveness of local tax dollars by ensuring City spending provides business opportunity to city and local businesses as a measure to support the local economy.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
All interested parties are encouraged to attend any scheduled pre-bid and/or pre-proposal conference(s). It is the interested party's responsibility to ensure they have secured and thoroughly reviewed all solicitation documents prior to any scheduled conference(s). Interested parties can download all forms and specifications from the Internet at http://purchasing.houstontx.gov. Downloading these documents will ensure all interested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. Sealed submissions will be received in the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall Annex, Public Level, 900 Bagby, Houston, Texas, 77002, due at the time listed on the bid.
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Bids Due – Jun 15, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Wynnewood Acres Drainage and Paving WBS Number: M-410014-0001-4
Houston Public Works will receive bids utilizing online bidding services via Civcast. Project Location: Northeast of IH 610 Loop, the project is generally bounded by Oates Road on the west, Wynnewood Street on the east, Penelope Drive on the north and Gloria Drive on the south.
Interested parties may contact Project Manager: Bashar Khalil, CCM at 832-395-2241.
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Bids Due – Jun 15, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Citywide Work Orders for CDSF Project #11 WBS Number: N-322017-0031-4
Houston Public Works will receive bids utilizing online bidding services via Civcast. Project Location: Citywide. Interested parties may contact Project Manager: Marcos Pereira at 832-395-2411. Prebid Meeting: Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM, Microsoft Teams: 1+936-755-1521, Phone Conf. ID: 647 492 673#.
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Bids Due – Jun 22, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation
WBS Number: R-000266-0382-4 (File No. 4277-132)
Houston Public Works will receive bids utilizing online bidding services via Civcast. Project Location: Within City Limits. Interested parties may contact Project Manager: Hanaa Fayyadh, P.E. at 832-395-4942 or
hanaa.fayyadh@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – Jun 22, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Force Main Flow Diversion from Sagemont Lift Station to Southeast WWTP WBS Number: R-000536-0033-4
Houston Public Works will receive bids utilizing online bidding services via Civcast. Project Location: Located in Southeast Houston, by I-45 and Beltway 8 East WWTP. 9610 Kingspoint Rd., Houston, TX 77075, Sagemont WWTP LS 11700 Sagearbor Dr., Houston, TX 77089. Interested parties may contact Project Manager: Ismat Ara, P.E. at 832-395-2062.
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Solicitations Due - Jun 22, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
ITB NO: HOA-HOUREST-20233-020 HOU Restroom Renovations Phase 3 at HOU This project will modernize three sets of existing restrooms at William P. Hobby Airport in accordance with the approved Houston Airport System Restroom Design Guidelines at improving the customer experience. OBO Goal: 5% DBE. Interested parties may contact Ola Alhammami, Sr. Procurement Specialist at ola.alhammami@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – Jun 29, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
ITB NO: HOA-CONREP-2023-023 IAH Terminal D Conveyance Replacement George Bush intercontinental Airport (IAH) Houston Airport System (HAS) is seeking a qualified vendor to remove and replace six escalators and six moving walkway assets exceeding manufacturer Life Expectancy located at IAH Terminal D. This project will modernize the obsolete escalators thus improving the passenger experience, asset reliability, and reduce energy consumption. Interested parties may contact Ola Al Hammami, Sr. Procurement Specialist, Houston Airport System at 281-230-8014 or ola.alhammami@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – Jun 29, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal WBS Number: R-000266-0379-4 (File No. 4236-11) Houston Public Works will receive bids utilizing online bidding services via Civcast. Project Location: Within City Limits. Interested parties may contact Project Manager: Hanaa Fayyadh, P.E. at 832-395-4942 or
Hanaa.fayyadh@houstontx.gov. Prebid Meeting: Pre-bid Meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, through a conference call (see information below). Phone Number: +1 936-755-1521
Conference ID: 118 760 660#.
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Bids Due – Jul 6, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
EWPP Plant 1/2 Replacement of Valves and Actuators at HSPS WBS Number: S-000056-0069-4
Houston Public Works will receive bids utilizing online bidding services via Civcast. Project Location: 2300 Federal Road, Houston, TX 77015. Interested parties may contact Project Manager: Amer AL Amari at 832-395-2318. Prebid Meeting: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Training Room Plant 1, East Water Purification Plant, Houston, TX 77015.
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Bids Due – Jul 6, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Services for the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department – Strategic Procurement Division – P22-L32747 – 15% MWBE Goal – Pre-Bid Teleconference will be June 22, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. The dial-in number is 936.755.1521, Conference ID 252.241.269#. Interested parties may contact Sheila Baker at 832.393.8109 or sheila.baker@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – Jul 6, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
ITB Solicitation NO.: H73-FBLL-2023-025 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) FIDS & BIDS LED Lights PHASE II TERMINAL A The Houston Airport System (HAS) is seeking a qualified contractor to replace existing FIDS and BIDS display monitors with new larger monitors and add LED branding light bar above each monitor. The scope will also include the replacement of several millwork cabinets that hold the monitors along with replacement of monitor stands in the baggage claim area of the terminal(s). MWBE Goal: 0%. Interested parties may contact Gabriel Carey, Sr. Procurement Specialist Supply Chain Management, Houston Airport System at 281-230-8030 or gabriel.carey@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – Jul 13, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Repair of Aeration Basin Concrete at Almeda Sims WWTP for Houston Public Works – Strategic Procurement Division – P07-N32562 – 16% MWBE Goal – Pre-Bid Teleconference will be June 20, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. The dial-in number is 936.755.1521, Conference ID 938.755.980#. Interested parties may contact Catherine Scott at 832.393.8803 or catherine.scott2@houstontx.gov.
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Solicitations Due - Jul 27, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.
CSP Rehabilitation of Taxiways SA & SB at IAH No: HJA-TXSASB-2023-022 The City of Houston is issuing this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) to solicit and procure a contractor who can provide services for the Rehabilitation of Taxiways SA & SB at IAH airport. NIGP Code: 912-00. DBE Goal: 24%. Pre-proposal Conference and Site Visit: Thursday, June 15, 2023, @ 10:30 A.M. CT at Supply Chain Management, Conference Room 113, 18600 Lee Road, Humble, TX 77338. Site Visit at IAH: June 15, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. (CT). Attendees meet at IDO Building, 111 Standifer Drive, Humble TX 77338. Interested parties may contact Jorge Ardines, Sr. Procurement Specialist at 281-233-1620 or jorge.ardines@houstontx.gov.
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Proposals Due – Jul 13, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.
Environmental Consulting Services for the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and General Services Department – Strategic Procurement Division – P19-T32722 – 15% MWBE Goal - Pre-Proposal Teleconference will be June 20, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The dial-in number is 936.755.1521, Conference ID 397.090.372#. Interested parties may contact Sheila Baker at 832.393.8109 or sheila.baker@houstontx.gov.
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RFI Submittal Due - Jul 27, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.
RFI Energy Technology Implementation (Power generation and resiliency strategy) Houston Airport Systems No: HJA-RFIPGR-2023-021 The Houston Airport System (HAS) is seeking information from entities who will be qualified for the design, build, finance, operation, and maintenance of energy producing systems for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The entity will design, build, finance, operate and maintain energy producing and storage systems to serve IAH. Interested entities should also have a plan for connection of the new energy resources to the loads in the terminals and elsewhere at IAH along with maintaining these connections. Interested parties may contact Jorge Ardines, Sr. Procurement Specialist at jorge.ardines@houstontx.gov or 281-233-1620.
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Solicitation Due - Aug 1, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
RFQ Solicitation NO.: HOA-13R-31L-2023-024 Rehabilitation of Runway 13R-31L at HOU William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) The City of Houston, Houston Airport System (HAS) requests a qualified firm for this project to develop design plans and construction documentation for the Reconstruction of RUNWAY 13R-31L at HOU using concrete pavement per the FAA standards. OBO Goal: DBE 2%. Interested parties may contact Ola Alhammami, Sr. Procurement Specialist, Houston Airport System at 281-230-8014 or ola.alhammami@houstontx.gov.
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Bid 00002767
Professional Real Estate Brokerage and Consulting Services
6/14/23
Port Houston is seeking proposals from Texas-licensed commercial and industrial real estate brokers and consultants who may represent the Port Authority in various real estate transactions on an as-needed basis at the discretion of the Port Authority - Interested parties may contact Tanika Chukwumerije, 713-670-2464. Pre-bid meeting was held on May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m via Teams.
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Bid 00002776
Public Water Supply Operator
6/14/23
The Port Authority seeks a qualified firm to operate and manage the Port Authority's public water supply and all ongoing registration requirements - Interested parties may contact Tanika Chukwumerije, 713-670-2464. No Pre-bid meeting will be held.
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RFP 23-28
HRIS and Payroll Services
6/16/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”), has issued this solicitation with the intent to establish a contract with a qualified firm that can provide a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and payroll system in accordance with the requirements and terms and conditions specified herein.
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RFP 23-27
Data and GIS Consultant
6/16/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”), has issued this solicitation with the intent to establish a contract with a firm for data and geographic information system (GIS) consulting services in accordance with the requirements and terms and conditions specified herein.
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RFP 23-08
Project Based Vouchers
6/16/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is soliciting proposals for its Project Based Voucher Program in accordance with the requirements and the terms and conditions specified herein.
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RFP 23-26
RFP 23-26 Golf Carts
6/21/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”), has issued this solicitation with the intent to establish a contract with a firm or dealer than can provide HHA with golf carts, in accordance with the requirements and terms and conditions specified herein.
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QBS 23-31
Choice Neighborhood Master Developer
6/30/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”), has issued the Building Our Future – Choice Neighborhood Master Developer “QBS” to solicit sealed responses from qualified firms or individuals interested in serving as a third-party developer (“Developer” or “Developers”) to assist “HHA” in the rehabilitation of the Cuney Homes affordable housing community in accordance with the requirements and terms and conditions specified herein.
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RFP 23-29
Pre-Employment Background Check Services
7/3/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”), is soliciting sealed proposals for pre-employment background checks in accordance with the requirements and terms and conditions specified herein.
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This is a joint effort between Harris County Purchasing and DEEO. Businesses are encouraged to register as vendors through the Harris County portal:
harriscountytx.bonfirehub.com
Contact: deeo.harriscountytx.gov
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The City of Missouri City, Texas is accepting sealed responses from Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Firms in response to the following solicitations posted on the State of Texas Electronic Business Daily Search:
1. RFQ 23-068 Traffic Engineering Services
The due date for sealed responses is 3 P.M. Central Daylight Time on June 29, 2023.
2. RFQ 23-339 LaQuinta Golf Course Renovation and Drainage Improvement Project
The due date for sealed responses is 3 P.M. Central Daylight Time on June 28, 2023.
Interested Firms are highly encouraged (but not required) to attend a pre-proposal conference scheduled for 11 A.M., Central Daylight Time June 2, 2023, at the LaQuinta Golf Course 2880 LaQuinta Drive, Missouri City, Texas 77459.
The City of Missouri City, Texas hopes that you will participate in these Contracting Opportunities.
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RFQ #B231022
Professional Design Services for Mental Health Extended Observation Unit Facility
6/22/2022 at 2:15 P.M.
Purpose:
Galveston County is seeking professional services for the design, and construction administration of the American Rescue Plan funded Mental Health Extended Observation Unit Facility Project. Galveston County currently owns a building in La Marque, Texas that will be remodeled to meet the requirements of the Local Mental Health Authority – Gulf Coast Center including all applicable codes, permits, space needs, medical facility, and equipment requirements.
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ITB #B231019
De-Snag/Clear East Gum Bayou Tributary
6/27/2022 at 2:00 P.M.
Purpose:
Galveston County is seeking a contractor for the De-snagging and Clearing of the East Gum Bayou Tributary and a smaller segment of a western tributary for a total of approximately 13,000 LF of channel. The northern portion of the east tributary is noted as having minimal vegetation beyond grass, but the southern half is heavy wooded and will require careful de-snagging efforts which includes selective hand clearing. The 1,500 LF western tributary is similar to the more heavily wooded portion of the eastern tributary. Work under this contract includes but is not limited to, the following: de-snagging of the tributaries based on levels details on the plans, removal and lawful disposal of vegetative and non-vegetative debris, traffic control, and site restoration.
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405-22R0003399A
Blanket Contract CVE Scale Press
6/14/2023 at 5:00 P.M.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids to award a blanket contract to purchase Scale Press Test Benches used to perform annual calibrations on the portable scales that weigh the load on individual truck wheels for the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE). All questions and bids must be submitted electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov.
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405-23R0010548
Center HVAC System Upgrade
6/14/2023 at 5:00 P.M.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is requesting bids for the building improvements to the occupied space thermal insulation envelope and enhancements to the current building five-ton HVAC system. All questions and bids must be submitted electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov.
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405-23R0015065
20240601000 SA Window Reseal
6/15/2023 at 5:00 P.M.
Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking bids for the window cleaning and resealing service of the San Antonio Office. All questions and bids must be submitted electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov.
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RFP01-CIO-23-150
Data Management Services
6/13/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Texas A&M University System (“A&M System”) is seeking proposals for innovative approaches to assist its member universities and agencies (“Member” or “Members”) with the implementation and operations of data management programs as required by Texas Government Code, Section 2054.137, and other data governance needs as required by each Member. It is the intent of A&M System to establish a master services agreement (“Agreement”) with one or more firms (referred to as “Respondent” or “Vendor”) to meet the needs of its Members per the requirements listed in Section 3 of the attached Request for Proposal. Interested parties may contact: Jeff Zimmermann, Executive Director, Office of HUB & Procurement Programs, The Texas A&M University System at soprocurement@tamus.edu.
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RFP01-SBA-23-175
COBRA Administration
6/30/2023 at 2:00 P.M.
The Texas A&M University System (“A&M System”) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors and/or companies (“Respondent”) licensed to operate in the state of Texas to provide COBRA billing and administrative services for its group health plans offered to eligible employees, retirees and dependents at all the A&M System’s member universities and agencies beginning at the start of the plan year, September 1, 2023. Interested parties may contact: Jeff Zimmermann, Executive Director, Office of HUB & Procurement Programs, The Texas A&M University System at soprocurement@tamus.edu.
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