ITB – Construction of Hike and Bike Trail along Faulkey Gully for Harris County Precinct 3

Harris County Precinct 3 is soliciting bids for the construction of a hike and bike trail along Faulkey Gully, with a UPIN of 23103MF2W701. The project involves constructing approximately 2.4 miles of asphalt trails (either 10 or 8 feet wide) from Spring Cypress Road to Guernsey Road, including a 12-foot concrete underpass at North Eldridge Parkway and a single-span pedestrian bridge over a tributary channel. Ancillary improvements include concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps, rails, drainage structures, and channel lining. A pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST, with vendor questions to be submitted through the Bonfire platform by the specified deadline. The estimated total contract time is 340 calendar days, and bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements, performance and payment bonds, and submit certified payroll records weekly. Evaluation will be based on the "LOWEST AND BEST OFFER" in accordance with Texas state laws, with Harris County reserving the right to award to multiple offerors or reject any and all bids.

The procurement includes significant Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, mandating that bidders demonstrate good faith efforts to engage minority and women-owned businesses. M/WBE firms must be certified by recognized agencies and have a significant local presence in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston Counties. Contractors must submit an M/WBE Utilization Plan, including direct solicitation to M/WBE firms, broad-based advertising, and documentation of certification and engagement efforts. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability, with specific coverage limits and requirements. Contractors must also comply with safety certifications, including OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training for workers and managers. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the detailed specifications suggest a substantial infrastructure investment for Harris County.