Force Main Rehabilitation and Reconstruction - Old Katy and Cook Road Lift Station

The City of Houston is requesting bids for construction services to rehabilitate and reconstruct force main infrastructure at the Old Katy Road and Cook Road lift station locations under Competitive Bid Solicitation CB-2026-0057, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT). MWBE participation goals are 9% MBE, 3% WBE, and 11% SBE; local business preference applies through the Hire Houston First Program for vendors meeting the program's criteria.

The scope encompasses installation and replacement of force main infrastructure within sanitary sewer easements and public rights-of-way to improve system reliability, capacity, and operational efficiency across both lift station locations. Contractors must achieve substantial completion within 535 days after work commencement and demonstrate at least three prior contracts as a prime vendor for similar work in size and scope; references are required.

The estimated construction budget is $20 million. Bidders must submit a security deposit of 10% of the total bid amount as either a bid bond or certified/cashier's check. The City's standard payment term is 30 days after receipt of invoice or goods/services; early payment discounts are available.

The pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) via Microsoft Teams. Site visits occur August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CT), limited to 25 attendees per location. Questions are due August 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (CT). Award notification and City Council agenda are estimated for September 2026, with an anticipated work start in October 2026. Compliance is required with the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance, Drug-Free Workplace requirements, and anti-boycott certifications.