ITB - Channel Erosion Repairs at Little Cypress Creek Watershed for Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking bids for Channel Erosion Repairs at Little Cypress Creek Watershed through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Project ID L105-00-00-X007. The project involves comprehensive channel improvements spanning approximately 2,718 linear feet, including removal and replacement of corrugated metal pipe with 24-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, channel bank excavation and grading, riprap erosion protection installation, backslope swale construction, tree removal and trimming, and storm water pollution prevention measures. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, with written questions to be submitted through the Bonfire platform by the specified deadline. The project requires a 270-calendar-day completion timeframe from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract period. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and adhere to OSHA safety standards, including heat protection and worker safety protocols.

The procurement includes significant Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with bidders required to demonstrate compliance through a detailed Utilization Plan and Letters of Intent from certified M/WBE subcontractors. The project mandates that contractors be certified by recognized agencies and maintain local presence in the Harris County market area. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including Workers' Compensation Insurance Certificates, Tax Residence Certification, and Contractor Safety Record Questionnaires. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves unit price and lump sum compensation structures with a 5% retention until project completion. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required, and contractors must utilize Oracle's Primavera Unifier project management system and maintain detailed as-built documentation. The project emphasizes local economic participation, with requirements for contractors to perform a minimum of 25% of work with their own forces and engage certified minority and women-owned businesses.