Informal Bid HARVESTING RAINWATER 50 GALLON BARRELS PR10333715

Background
The City of Houston is seeking a vendor to provide harvesting rainwater 50-gallon barrels as part of its initiative to promote sustainable water management. The goal of this contract is to furnish, deliver, and transport the specified rainwater barrels to designated City locations, thereby supporting environmental conservation efforts in the Greater Houston area.

Work Details
The vendor shall provide 150 units of 50-gallon harvesting rainwater barrels made from 100% recycled HDPE, BPA-free, with garden hose connections. The barrels must be gravity-fed with no pumps required and include features such as:

- A locking child-proof lid
- UV inhibitors to prevent algae growth
- Secured screened inlets
- Two overflow ports

Additionally, the vendor is required to create an online promotional website for pre-sale and distribution of the rain barrels, which must include e-commerce capabilities for payment processing. The website should also provide information on installation and usage instructions, event details for pick-up, and maintain current event information. The vendor must coordinate with Houston Public Works (HPW) to verify resident eligibility for purchases and manage order processing. Delivery of the barrels must occur at least two hours before the event opening, with a detailed delivery ticket included.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed within ten calendar days after receipt of the City’s purchase order for delivery of the barrels and associated services.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to specified locations within the City of Houston as outlined in the purchase order.