CSP - 201 Caroline Civil Courthouse Escalator Modernization Project for the Harris County Office of County Engineer

Harris County Office of County Engineer is requesting sealed proposals for in-truss modernization of six KONE escalators at the Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas, with proposals due November 9, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit on October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. Harris County encourages M/WBE participation and requires contractors to make good faith efforts to meet or exceed established contracting goals for minority- and woman-owned businesses.

The scope encompasses replacement of critical mechanical, electrical, and safety components while retaining existing cladding and truss structures. Modernized escalators must meet or exceed the current speed of 100 feet per minute. All modernization components must be new; refurbished, reconditioned, rebuilt, or remanufactured components are not acceptable. The contractor must maintain at least three operational escalators throughout the project duration and provide sufficient labor to modernize two escalators simultaneously. Deliverables include as-built drawings, manufacturer specifications, warranty information, maintenance manuals, and a performance acceptance report confirming compliance with ASME A17.1 and ADA guidelines. A detailed project timeline addressing pre-installation planning, demolition and removal, controller and drive installation, in-truss component installation, final testing and commissioning, and final inspection is required.

The contractor is responsible for waste disposal, barricade installation, material staging, site protection, and all associated costs including vehicle parking and fees. A minimum one-year warranty on all parts and labor begins from project completion and final handover. Liquidated damages of $720 per weekday (excluding county holidays) will be assessed for delays caused by the escalator contractor, shipping companies, or the contractor's vendors, accruing five weekdays after the completion date. The contract is subject to fund availability, and Harris County reserves the right to terminate without penalty if funds become unavailable. All responses must include a completed Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295). Written questions are submitted through the Bonfire platform at https://harriscountytx.bonfirehub.com.