The University of Houston-Clear Lake is seeking bids for biosafety cabinets. Bids are due by April 3, 2026, at 3 PM CT and should be submitted to the Procurement Department. The total bid amount must include furnishings, freight, delivery, and installation charges. The bid price must be guaranteed for 60 days. Vendors must provide a complete installation timeline. Preference may be given to Texas-based bidders or products. A certification regarding boycotting Israel is required for contracts over $100,000. Respondents must provide three references for similar projects. The award will be based on the most advantageous proposition to the university, considering quality, service, price, and other factors. Payment will be made after services are rendered or delivery is accepted, with invoices submitted within 30 working days. Faxed and late bids will not be accepted. Email submission is also acceptable.
The bid opening date and time is April 3, 2026, at 3 PM CT. Respondents to bids via a delivery service should address their package to the University of Houston-Clear Lake Procurement Department at **** Bay Area Blvd. , Student Services and Classroom Building SSCB Room ****, Houston, Texas ****, and deliver by the opening date and time. Sending via email is also acceptable. Faxed and late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The university shall pay only in accordance with an invoice submitted within thirty (30) working days from the date of receipt of the invoice. Payment shall be made only after services have been rendered or delivery of materials or products, and acceptance has been made by university personnel.
The agreement will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder or bidders whose ITB will be most advantageous to the university based on quality, service, price, and other factors considered as mentioned in the ITB specifications. Criteria that may be reviewed include superior quality and adherence to specifications, excellent service delivery and/or completion time, prices offered in bid, guarantees and warranties, company's reputation and financial status, and past experience and cost with same or similar items or service.
In order to receive bid award consideration, the respondent must be able to demonstrate that they are currently providing or have had at least one contract, as a prime supplier, that is similar in size and scope to this solicitation. Respondents must also provide a list of three references that they have successfully provided products for projects of this type and magnitude.
The university may, at its discretion, verbally cancel delayed services and seek services from another vendor and has the option to cancel orders and/or agreement for nonperformance of services or nondelivery of goods.