ITB - Fertilizer, Grass Seed, Insecticide, Herbicide and Related Items for Harris County and the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County is soliciting bids for a term contract to furnish and deliver fertilizer, grass seed, insecticide, herbicide and related items for Harris County and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for one (1) year beginning approximately March 1, 2027.

Vendor shall furnish and deliver as required, various fertilizer, grass seed, insecticide, herbicide and related items as detailed in the BidTable of this bid to various locations throughout Harris County. Order quantities will vary; therefore, no minimum order quantity premiums will be allowed in addition to the unit price bid.

Categories

1. Fertilizers, soil and grass seed
2. Insecticides
3. Herbicides
4. Organic biological and natural pest control
5. Equipment
6. Miscellaneous items

Delivery

All items must be packaged to be protected from damage during shipment and handling. Any item(s) damaged in shipping must be replaced in kind or repaired by the vendor at the discretion of and at no additional charge to Harris County. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination and made to the Harris County, Texas address stated on the purchase order. Orders shall be placed on an as-needed basis. Order placement must be accompanied by the purchase order number.

Harris County Locations

Deliveries are to Precinct 1, Precinct 2, Precinct 3 and HCFCD locations, including the Hardy Service Center, Tom Bass III Park, Wade Camp, Miller Camp, Genoa Camp, Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, the Michael Talbott Service Center and the South Service Center.

Submission

Off erors must submit a completed bid online through Bonfire (preferred method) or as a hard copy before **2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS** on the date specified. Late bids will not be accepted for any reason.

Questions relating to this bid must be submitted in writing within Bonfire. The deadline for submission of questions relating to this bid is listed on the Event Schedule within Bonfire.

Award

Harris County reserves the right to award this contract on the basis of LOWEST AND BEST OFFER in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Harris County may award by total, by group, by item or as best serves the county. The County may award to more than one (1) vendor as "Primary", "Secondary" and "Tertiary".

Contract Term

Harris County may consider four (4) one-year renewal options, renewable one (1) year at a time, based on the same terms, conditions and pricing. Renewal is subject to approval by Harris County Commissioners Court.

Required

• Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties) must be completed prior to submitting your response.
• Contract workers must be paid a minimum wage that is no less than **$21.65 per hour**, adjusted annually.