Cottage Grove East – Phase II Paving and Drainage Improvements

The City of Houston is requesting competitive bids for the Cottage Grove East – Phase II Paving and Drainage Improvements project, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) and a pre-bid conference on September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) via Microsoft Teams. The City has established W/SBE participation goals of 4% for WBE and 12% for SBE.

The scope encompasses removal of existing pavement and utilities; construction of new pavement, drainage, water, and sewer systems; and installation of lighting, signage, pavement markings, traffic control measures, and stormwater prevention infrastructure across the Cottage Grove East area, including Cottage Grove, Cottage Oaks, and Brunner neighborhoods. Bidders must demonstrate at least three prior contracts as a prime vendor for similar work in size and scope. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 800 days after work commencement.

The estimated construction budget is $24 million. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to 10% of the total bid amount. Payment terms are 30 days after receipt of invoice or goods/services (whichever is later) under the Texas Prompt Payment Act, though the City may authorize early payment in exchange for a discount.

Contractors must comply with the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance, drug-free workplace requirements, zero tolerance for human trafficking policy, and state anti-boycott and certification requirements. Questions on the pre-bid conference are due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (CT). The City anticipates notification of intent to award in October 2026, City Council agenda consideration in December 2026, and an estimated award start date in December 2026. The City reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, reject any or all bids, conduct post-bid discussions, award by line item or in combination, and expand the resulting contract to other government entities through interlocal agreements.