ITB - Construction of a Detention Basin and Storm Sewer at Providence Gardens for Harris County Precinct 1 (CDBG-DR GLO)

Harris County, Texas is soliciting sealed bids by invitation to bid for construction of a detention basin and storm sewer at Providence Gardens in Harris County Precinct 1 (UPIN 20035MF1J501), with a pre-bid conference on November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST by teleconference and bids due November 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) from the Texas General Land Office (GLO), which subjects the work to 2 CFR 200 and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

Bidders must submit an MWBE utilization plan commitment, a 5% bid bond or cashier's check, a performance bond for the full contract amount (public works exceeding $100,000), and a payment bond (public works exceeding $25,000). Bidders must also provide proof of active SAM.gov registration, insurance certificates meeting minimum requirements, and a Build America Buy America Act self-certification. Section 3 compliance documentation is required because the project is HUD-funded and exceeds $200,000. Harris County Minimum Wage Policy compliance at $21.65 per hour applies.

Scope covers mobilization and demobilization, erosion control, clearing and grubbing, subgrade excavation, concrete pavement, sidewalk and trench drain construction, bioswale regrading, storm sewer installation, weir and fence installation, site restoration, permitting, and utility coordination. Work runs 45 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

The contract is firm fixed-price and goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Liquidated damages are $480 per calendar day for delays beyond the 45-day period. The county may retain up to 20% of funds pending a supplemental inspection 30 days after completion, and progress payments require certified payroll records and lien waivers. Bids must remain effective for 120 days from submission. Written questions are due November 13, 2026, and bids open publicly via Microsoft Teams. Harris County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to terminate for convenience if federal funding becomes unavailable.