Portable Construction and Maintenance Equipment

The Houston‑Galveston Area Council (HGAC) is issuing a blanket‑type Request for Proposal (RFP CM02‑27) to establish cooperative‑purchase contracts for portable construction and maintenance equipment. The contract will be awarded to one or more qualified manufacturers, distributors, dealers or service providers who can supply a broad catalog of equipment (e.g., air compressors, light towers, vertical lifts, boom lifts, trench shoring, pumps, welders, signage, etc.) to HGACBuy members nationwide. Respondents must submit pricing that includes a discount off the manufacturer’s list price, provide warranty and training documentation, and agree to a 2 % administrative fee payable to HGAC. The contract term is four years with an optional one‑year extension; there is no guaranteed volume, and contractors must be prepared to market the products to local governments and qualifying nonprofits across the United States. • Eligible respondents: manufacturers, wholesale distributors, dealers, or authorized resellers of portable construction equipment. • Required deliverables: catalog pricing with discount, warranty information, training materials, quarterly transaction reports, and compliance with licensing, safety, and “Buy‑America” requirements where applicable. • Contract term: 4 years (possible 1‑year extension). • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit; questions due by Oct 23 2026, submission deadline Nov 19 2026 (12:00 pm). • Administrative fee: 2 % of each purchase order total, invoiced to the supplier. • Award: multiple contracts may be issued; no guaranteed purchase volume. • Mandatory orientation/training for contractor staff after contract execution. • All equipment must be new, meet federal, state and local regulations, and be ready for turn‑key operation upon delivery.