Braeswood N. , Post Oak#2, Bissonnet#4, Brooklet NE. , Sludge Transfer (Dorsett), and Synott Road#1 Lift Stations Renewal and Replacement Project

The City of Houston is requesting bids for construction services on sanitary wastewater lift station renewal and replacement projects at six locations (Braeswood N., Post Oak #2, Bissonnet #4, Brooklet N.E., Sludge Transfer at Dorsett, and Synott Road #1) under Competitive Bid CB-2026-0066, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. WBE and SBE participation goals are set at 5% and 18% of the contract value, respectively, and bidders must comply with the City of Houston W/SBE Program pay-or-play requirements.

The scope encompasses construction of lift station renewal and replacement infrastructure across six sites, including City-furnished products, contractor-managed work sequencing, tree protection and selective removal, field office setup, utility disconnection and reconnection, traffic control, and compliance with the Street Cut Ordinance. The contractor must manage asbestos materials, maintain site security and confidentiality, provide warranties, and support City occupancy. Substantial completion is required within 609 days of commencement.

The estimated construction budget is $27 million. Unit prices and labor rates are subject to annual escalation of 15% per year upon contract anniversary, capped at 25% cumulative increase without re-procurement. A 10% security deposit (Bid Bond or certified check) is required at submission.

Bidders must demonstrate at least three prior contracts as a prime vendor for similar projects and maintain active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). Bidders must comply with Executive Order 1-56 regarding human trafficking, anti-boycott provisions, the Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance, and drug-free workplace requirements.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Site visits are offered September 30, October 1, and October 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (two lift station locations per day). Bidders must submit Exhibit J—Site Visit and Background Check Consent Form by September 29, 2026. Pre-bid questions are due October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Award notification is estimated for October 2026 with City Council consideration in November 2026 and anticipated award start in December 2026.