ITB - Channel Improvements for Pillot Gully for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County is soliciting bids for Channel Improvements for Pillot Gully, a flood control project administered by the Harris County Flood Control District (Project ID: K140-00-00-X025). The project involves comprehensive channel erosion repairs extending approximately 1,821 linear feet from Vintage Preserve Parkway to Louetta Road, with specific requirements including installation of backslope interceptor structures, riprap replacement, slope repairs, pipe removal and replacement, and stormwater pollution prevention measures. Contractors must perform a minimum of 25 percent of work with their own forces and complete the project within 240 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract period. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, with written questions due through the Bonfire platform by the specified deadline. Bid submissions are due by December 22, 2025, with bidders required to provide performance and payment bonds, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and adhere to comprehensive insurance and safety standards.

The procurement includes specific Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with bidders expected to meet or demonstrate good faith efforts toward established M/WBE goals. Certified M/WBE firms must be from recognized agencies including the City of Houston, Texas Unified Certification Program, and others, with firms required to demonstrate significant local presence. Contractors must hold appropriate safety certifications, including OSHA 10 for manual workers and OSHA 30 for managers, and must not have serious safety violations within the past three years. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires integration with existing infrastructure, including coordination with utility providers like CenterPoint Energy and AT&T. Though a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project, including extensive channel improvements, erosion repairs, and complex safety and compliance requirements, suggests a substantial contract value likely in the multi-million dollar range.