Excavation, Paving and Grading to serve Crosby Farms, Sec. 6 and Crosby Farms, Sec. 8

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 560 is requesting sealed bids for excavation, paving, and lot grading services at Crosby Farms Section 6 and Section 8, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time. The original August 6 deadline was extended by Addendum No. One posted September 1.

The project scope includes installation of approximately 15,550 square yards of reinforced concrete pavement across both sections, plus associated site preparation, grading, curbing, signage, and stormwater pollution prevention. Section 6 quantities include 10,464 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 3,540 cubic yards of lot manipulation, 8,750 square yards of 6-inch reinforced concrete pavement, 1,439 linear feet of 6-inch reinforced concrete curb, and 3,670 linear feet of 4-inch by 12-inch reinforced concrete curb. Section 8 quantities include 7,619 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 11,918 cubic yards of lot manipulation, 6,801 square yards of 6-inch reinforced concrete pavement, 700 linear feet of 6-inch reinforced concrete curb, and 3,423 linear feet of 4-inch by 12-inch reinforced concrete curb.

Bidders must submit a completed Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 with their bid. A bid bond or certified check equal to two percent of the total bid amount is required. Upon award, the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price and a two-year maintenance bond for 50 percent of the construction cost; the surety company must maintain a minimum Best Key Rating of "B+" or better and be authorized to conduct business in Texas.

Minimum wage rates apply as specified in Attachment B to the General Conditions, with penalties of $60 per worker per day for non-compliance. Economic disincentives of $1,000 per calendar day apply for failure to meet the specified contract completion time. Substantial completion is required within a number of calendar days to be specified in the contract, with additional time allowed for second-stage work completion within ten calendar days of written notice. Award notification will be issued within ninety days of bid opening. Bids may be submitted electronically via www.civcastusa.com or in person at EHRA's office at 10011 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, Texas. Public bid opening will occur at that location with remote viewing available via Zoom. No pre-bid conference will be held.