Opportunity
Port of Houston #1255319
Port Houston Authority seeks water system field and consulting services for Barbours Cut and Bayport Terminals
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
1255319
NAICS
541620
This opportunity from the Port Houston Authority focuses on field and consulting services for public water supply operations at Barbours Cut Terminal and Bayport Terminal in Houston, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Port Houston Authority (PHA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; services must use NELAP/NELAC certified laboratories - Services Requested: - Weekly checks of water quality parameters (total chlorine, monochloramine, free ammonia, pH, temperature) - Analytical testing for nitrite and nitrate - Monthly log maintenance (physical and electronic) - Monthly coliform bacteria sampling and retesting - Quarterly TCEQ disinfection report completion and submission - Maintenance and updating of monitoring and operations plans/manuals - Regulatory audit representation - 24-hour emergency contact availability - Annual lead and copper sampling - Compliance paperwork and notifications - As-needed field and consulting services for Environmental Affairs Department (supporting operations, maintenance, or construction at PHA properties) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider must hold a Class D or higher Public Water System operator license - All laboratory analysis must be performed by NELAP/NELAC certified labs - Services must comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations - Prior written approval required for as-needed services - No product line items or specific part numbers are listed; focus is on recurring and as-needed water system management services.
Description
The solicitation is for field services and consulting services for the Port of Houston Authority's Barbour's Cut Terminal Public Water System (PWS) and Bayport Terminal Water System. Services include weekly checks of water quality parameters, analytical testing, log maintenance, bacteria sampling, report submissions, compliance guidance, and regulatory audit representation. The provider must use NELAP/NELAC certified labs and maintain compliance with TCEQ regulations. Additional support services may be requested by the Environmental Affairs Department on an as-needed basis.