7-Heat Protection Safety Requirement Bid.pdf

This is a Heat Protection Safety Requirement Guidance document for Harris County Precinct 2, Texas, related to the Roadway Improvements on Avenue G from Texas Avenue to Allen Genoa Road in South Houston (2024). The document establishes mandatory safety provisions that all vendors and contractors must incorporate into their project Safety Plan. The guidance requires comprehensive weather-related safety measures for workers, including protections against extreme heat, cold weather, and other adverse weather conditions. When temperatures reach or exceed 90 degrees (temperature or heat index), contractors must provide a project-specific Heat Awareness Plan that includes acclimatization provisions, water access, rest periods, and shade. During extended periods of adverse weather, the Prime Contractor must provide accommodations as deemed necessary to protect worker safety and health.

Vendors acknowledge their understanding and agreement to comply with these heat protection safety requirements by signing the Bid Acknowledgement form at the time of bid submission. This requirement is non-negotiable and applies to all bidders competing for this roadway improvement contract. The safety provisions are designed to prevent heat-related and cold-related illnesses among workers throughout the execution of their assigned work on the project.