Opportunity
Houston County Healthcare Authority Bonfire #26/0132
Harris County Institute of Forensic Science seeks specialty chemicals, industrial gases, and related items.
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
26/0132
NAICS
424690, 423490
This opportunity from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science requests bids for a one-year supply contract covering specialty chemicals, industrial gases, and related items. - Government Buyer: - Harris County Institute of Forensic Science (Harris County, Texas) - Products and Services Requested: - Specialty chemicals (chemically resistant plugging compounds, pre-mixed or dry) - Industrial gases (laboratory, medical, welding, and natural gases including argon, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, compressed natural gas) - Gas containers and cylinders (liquefied or compressed gas containers, Dewar flasks, gas cylinders, lecture bottles, empty cylinders for refrigerant gases) - Recycled gases and containers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide bid acknowledgements, certifications, proof of insurance, pricing sheets, subcontractor listings, MWBE utilization plans, and compliance with minimum wage policies - Contract duration is one year - Wide range of gas types and container sizes required - Includes both new and recycled products - Quantities and part numbers are not specified in the solicitation
Description
This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is for specialty chemicals, industrial gases, and related items required by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science. The contract duration is for one year, beginning approximately October 1, 2026. The solicitation includes various commodity codes related to gases, containers, and chemicals. Bidders must submit required documentation including bid acknowledgements, certifications, insurance proof, and pricing sheets by the close date of July 20, 2026.