Hire Houston First was developed to promote economic opportunity for Houston businesses and to support job creation. The City of Houston spends billions of dollars to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure and provide services for the public. Hire Houston First grants the City the ability to give preference to local companies, as long as their pricing is competitive.
The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) is the administrator of the Hire Houston First program. It is the policy of the City of Houston as defined in the Hire Houston First Ordinance Chapter 15, Article XI, to use the City’s spending powers in a manner that promotes fiscal responsibility and maximizes the effectiveness of local tax dollars by ensuring City spending provides business opportunity to city and local businesses as a measure to support the local economy.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
All interested parties are encouraged to attend any scheduled pre-bid and/or pre-proposal conference(s). It is the interested party's responsibility to ensure they have secured and thoroughly reviewed all solicitation documents prior to any scheduled conference(s). Interested parties can download all forms and specifications from the Internet at http://houstontx.gov/bizwithhou. Downloading these documents will ensure all interested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. Sealed submissions will be received in the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall Annex, Public Level, 900 Bagby, Houston, Texas, 77002, due at the time listed on the bid.
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Proposals Due - February 26, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in the offices of Quiddity Engineering, LLC. at 2322 W Grand Parkway North, Suite 150, Katy, Texas 77449
Pine Village PUD WATER PLANT NO. 1 GROUND STORAGE TANK NO. 2 ADDITION - Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available at www.civcastusa.com. The project is located in the Pine Village Public Utility District in Harris County, Texas. The address for Water Plant No. 1 is 12501 Homestead Road, Houston, Texas 77039. Interested parties may contact the offices of Quiddity Engineering, LLC at 832 913-4000.
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Bids Due – March 6, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
Site Specific Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Spin Cast or Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS) R-002013-0070-4 (File No. 4258-92) - Interested parties may contact Mary Foster at 832-395-0917 or mary.foster@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 6, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
FY 2025 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation (SDR) Contract # 2 N-321040-0141-4 - Pre-bid Meeting will be February 25, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 765 431 615#. Interested parties may contact Syed Nasir at (832) 395-2931 or Syed.Nasir@Houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 6, 2025 at 9:00 A.M.
Site Specific Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Spin Cast or Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS) R-002013-0070-4 (File No. 4258-92) - Interested parties may contact Mary Foster at (832) 395-0917 or mary.foster@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 6, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
Westridge and Braes Terrace Area Drainage and Paving Improvements M-410016-0001-4 - Pre-bid Meeting will be February 25, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 245 106 740 580# Pass code: Nv6oc9KE. Interested parties may contact Ahmed Siddiqui, P.E. at (832) 395-2216
or Ahmed.Siddiqui@Houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 6, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
FY2025 Roadway Rehabilitation Project #1 N-321040-0129-4 - Pre-bid Meeting will be February 25, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 555 936 115#. Interested parties may contact Pat Jennings at (832) 395-2426 or Pat.Jennings@Houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 13, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
Miscellaneous Large Diameter Water Line Improvements-Package 2 S-000701-0042-4 - Pre-bid Meeting will be March 5, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 795 560 808# or in person at 611 Walker Street Houston, Texas 77002, 15th Floor PWE Conference Room 15-B Floor. Interested parties may contact Joaquin Lopez at (832) 395-2316 or joaquin.lopez@Houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 13, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
Pine Forest Sanitary Sewer Improvements R-002011-100A-4 - Pre-bid Meeting will be March 4, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 742 599 001#, Meeting ID: 285 608 940 14, Passcode: nY7SZ6eE. Interested parties may contact Geyan Zuo, P.E. at 832-395-5008 or Geyan.zuo@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 13, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
FY 2025 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation (SDR) Contract # 3 N-321040-0142-4 - Pre-bid Meeting will be March 4, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 217 247 75. Interested parties may contact Syed Nasir at (832) 395-2931 or Syed.Nasir@Houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Remove, Furnish and Install Manual Sluice Gates for Houston Public Works – Strategic Procurement Division – P34-ITB-2025-0002 – 5% MWBE Goal - Interested parties may contact Steven Martin via email at steven.martin@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Survey Meter Kits for the City of Houston – Strategic Procurement Division – ITB-2025-0014 – 0% MWBE Goal – Pre-Bid Meeting will be March 5, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 289.562.19#. Interested parties may contact Susana Martinez via email at susana.martinez@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
MD Helicopter 369E Series Overhaul/Exchange Service (Main Rotor Hub Assembly) for the City of Houston - Strategic Procurement Division – ITB-2025-0008 – 0% MWBE Goal – Pre-Bid Meeting will be March 4, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. The dial-in number is +936.755.1521, Conference ID 651.300.138#. Interested parties may contact Susana Martinez via email at susana.martinez@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Caterpillar Engine Replacement and Repair Services for the City of Houston – Strategic Procurement Division – ITB-2025-0010 – 0% MWBE Goal –Interested parties may contact Jessica Vargas via email at jessica.vargas@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Two-Way Miscellaneous Radios, Replacement Parts, and Accessories for various City of Houston Departments – Strategic Procurement Division – ITB-2025-0009 – 1% MWBE Goal – Pre-Bid Meeting will be March 13, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. through Microsoft Teams: +936.755.1521, Conference ID 766.640.213#. Interested parties may contact Angel Santos via email at angel.santos@houstontx.gov.
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Bids Due – March 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggles for the City of Houston Police Department - Strategic Procurement Division – ITB-2025-0012 – 0% MWBE Goal – Pre-Bid Meeting will be March 5, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. through Microsoft Teams: + 936.755.1521, Conference ID 841.829.428#. Interested parties may contact Antonio Ruiz via email at antonio.ruiz@houstontx.gov.
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The City of Houston, along with other public agencies, solicits bids from businesses for various goods and services. This resource and newsletter provide links to current solicitations that may lead to prime or subcontracting opportunities. If you are interested in learning more information about a particular bid or proposal, please refer questions to the agency requesting the good or service. When reading solicitations, be sure to look for pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, which provide specific information about the project, as well as excellent networking opportunities with prime contractors/suppliers. | |
We work with external partners from time to time to help with projects and services, from lot maintenance to financial management. Open procurements will be posted here. We welcome responses from historically underutilized businesses, MWBEs, and any business carrying comparable certification from the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity or similar government entity. | |
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This is a joint effort between Harris County Purchasing and DEEO. Businesses are encouraged to register as vendors through the Harris County portal:
harriscountytx.bonfirehub.com
Contact: deeo.harriscountytx.gov
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The Houston Chronicle and the Houston Business Journal print bid advertisements on an ongoing basis. Here are the links for print advertisements: | | | | |
