Exhibit J - Site Visit and Background Check Consent Form - CB-2026-0040.docx

This is a Site Visit and Background Check Consent Form related to the City of Houston's Upper Brays Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project (Contract CB-2026-0040). The form establishes requirements for bidders participating in this construction opportunity, which involves upgrading and enhancing critical wastewater treatment infrastructure at the facility located at 13525 W. Houston Center Blvd, Houston, Texas 77082. The project carries an estimated construction budget of $13,775,000.00 and requires qualified vendors to complete a site visit and background check as part of the bidding process. The consent form serves as documentation that bidders have been informed of and agree to these pre-bid requirements.

The project includes Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals of 15% and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals of 4%, which applicants must acknowledge and plan to meet. The background check and site visit consent requirements ensure that all bidders meet the necessary qualifications and have adequate facility knowledge before submitting proposals. Bidders seeking information regarding bid opening procedures should consult the Strategic Procurement Division's Bid Opening portal for specific dates, deadlines, and submission instructions.