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The Port of Houston
Authority urges your company to contact the Purchasing
Department if your firm offers the types of goods and
services the port authority requires. The port authority's Purchasing Department
is responsible for procuring materials, equipment and
some services. The Port's purchasing office also encourages
sharing applicable information by scheduled appointments,
product brochures, or other appropriate means. It is
the port authority's policy to inform your firm if your company's
products or services are not of the type typically required
by the Port of Houston Authority.
How To Become
A Recognized Vendor
To be an active recognized vendor for the Port,of Houston Authority, register on the Vendor Information System by clicking on http://vis.poha.com/vis/external/default.asp The Vendor Information System allows all vendors the opportunity to participate in quoting on goods and services for the port authority.
Small Business
The Port of Houston Authority does not certify businesses as minority-owned, nor does it require that companies provide documented proof of minority status to participate in its purchasing process. However, the port authority encourages companies that are certified as small or minority-owned businesses to contact Small Business Development at 713-670-2597 or visit the Small Business Development section of this web site and complete the registration application as a small business.
The Port Authority's
Purchasing Policy:
The Port's personnel adhere to the following policy:
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Provide an opportunity for all
qualified suppliers and contractors to compete for
the Port's business on a fair and impartial basis. |
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Provide opportunities for small
businesses to participate in the Port's purchasing
process. |
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Constantly seek and promote cost
reductions by using the competitive bidding process
as the Port's primary method of procurement. |
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Provide serious consideration
to all qualified suppliers and contractors. While
the Port of Houston Authority cannot promise your
company any business, the Port welcomes your firm's
participation in the purchasing process. |
Your Company's
Responsibility Is To:
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Register in the port authority's Vendor Information System: http://vis.poha.com/vis/external/default.asp |
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Furnish Small Business Development
with a copy of your company's certification if your
company has been classified as a minority-owned
or small business. |
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Provide the Port of Houston Authority the
highest quality goods, products and services at
competitive prices. |
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Meet promised delivery dates
or inform the Port's purchasing department as soon
as possible if the agreed upon delivery date cannot
be met. |
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Provide new information on product
changes, new products, industry trends and significant
changes within your company's organization. |
The Port Authority's Responsibility
Is To:
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Continually seek new sources
of goods, products and services. |
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Encourage new supplier and contractor
participation and strive to increase knowledge of
your company's products, services, plant facilities
and personnel. |
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Forward your firm's new product
information to the appropriate Port of Houston Authority
department for evaluation. |
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Arrange with the appropriate
port authority personnel technical discussions or product
and service demonstrations for new products, if
necessary. |
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Assure that schedules and delivery
dates are met in order to meet the requirements
of the port authority in its obligation to provide efficient
and prompt service to its customers. |
Mutual Responsibilities
Are:
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Perform all bidding procedures
and other related business activities in accordance
with appropriate laws and regulations. |
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Resolve
problems or misunderstandings. We invite your
firm to contact the Port of Houston Authority
at:
The Port of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North
P.O. Box 2562
Houston, Texas 77252-2562
or
call the Purchasing Department at 713-670-2460. |
Updated: 08/25/10
Port
of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North • Houston, Texas 77029
P.O. Box 2562 • Houston, Texas 77252-2562
Phone: 713-670-2400
Copyright 2006 Port of
Houston Authority • All Rights Reserved
For questions and comments, send an e-mail.
Please include company name and phone number, when appropriate,
so we may better respond to your inquiry.
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