Harmony Science Academy - Bridgeland Phase II

Harmony Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for ground-up construction of a 79,000 square foot elementary school facility at Harmony Science Academy – Bridgeland Phase II in Cypress, Texas, with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and federal funding compliance provisions, which filter eligible bidders.

The scope encompasses concrete, drywall, glazing, finishes, roofing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping, and low-voltage systems, along with parking lot, playground, and landscaping. Substantial completion is required by March 1, 2028, with liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for delays beyond that deadline.

The estimated project budget is $29 million. Responsible proposers must demonstrate experience as prime contractors on similar school construction projects, possess adequate financial resources to support the work, maintain a satisfactory safety record, and obtain payment and performance bonds. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million, statutory workers' compensation coverage, and umbrella liability insurance of $5 million. All permit costs, inspection fees, and associated expenses are the contractor's responsibility and must be included in the schedule of values.

Evaluation criteria: price (50 percent), experience and reputation (17 percent), quality (13 percent), proposed personnel (9 percent), safety record (5 percent), and financial wherewithal and company size (6 percent). A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST via Microsoft Teams (encouraged but not mandatory). Sealed proposals must be submitted through HPS's ebid system or by mail to the Central Office. Contract award and execution are anticipated by September 1, 2026, pending HPS Board approval.