Opportunity
Port of Houston #1255805
Port of Houston requests 43-foot spill containment chassis for HAZMAT response
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
1255805
NAICS
336212
The Port of Houston Authority is requesting bids for a specialized spill containment chassis to support fire department HAZMAT operations at multiple terminal locations. - Government Buyer: - Port of Houston Authority (Fire Department) - Locations: Turning Basin Terminal, Barbours Cut Terminal, Bayport Terminal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - One 43-foot spill containment chassis (bomb cart) - Designed for handling and containing leaking 20-foot and 40-foot ISO containers or 20-foot tankers - Capacity: 7,500 gallons of liquid - Suspension: 70,000 lbs - Deck height: 48 inches - Drain: 3-inch ball valve at lowest point for maximum drainage - ISO corner castings and crane lift lugs - Transportable by hostler, crane spreader, or straddle carrier - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Chassis must be able to retain large volumes of hazardous liquid - Must be compatible with multiple container sizes and transport methods - Detailed technical specifications provided for safety and operational needs
Description
This informal bid is for the supply of one 43' spill containment chassis designed for fire department locations within the Port of Houston terminals, including Turning Basin Terminal, Barbours Cut Terminal, and Bayport Terminal. The chassis is intended to handle and contain leaking 20’ and 40’ ISO containers or 20’ tankers, with a capacity to retain 7500 gallons of liquid. It features a suspension of 70,000 lbs, a deck height of 48 inches, a 3-inch ball valve drain, and ISO corner castings. The chassis can be transported by hostler, crane spreader, or straddle carrier.