ITB - Construction of Hike and Bike Trails Along CE King Parkway from Tidwell Road to Garrett Road for Harris County Precinct 1 (HUD Community Project Funding)

Harris County Precinct 1 is requesting bids for construction of a hike and bike trail along CE King Parkway from Tidwell Road to Garrett Road under HUD Community Project Funding, with bids due September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a pre-bid conference on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST via teleconference. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Section 3 Act of 1968 employment directives (directing opportunities to low- and very low-income persons and Section 3 Business Concerns); contractors must utilize Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) to the maximum extent feasible.

The scope includes construction of a 10-foot to 12-foot wide concrete trail on the east side of CE King Parkway, involving significant tree and brush clearing, trail placement several inches above existing grade, removal of existing earth mounds at the north end, and extension of existing RCP culverts at street crossings with safety end treatments. The contract period is 210 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with normal working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

A 5 percent bid bond is required; performance and payment bonds must be furnished within 10 days of award. All bids must remain valid for 120 days from submission. Pricing must be submitted as all-inclusive rates on the Bid Schedule-Pricing Form with no separate line item charges. Harris County's Minimum Wage Policy ($21.65/hour), OSHA, and Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) provisions apply. Liquidated damages of $890 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the 210-day schedule. Questions are due in writing by August 28, 2026. Public bid opening is held via Microsoft Teams. Payment terms are Net 30 from invoice receipt, with county retention of up to 20 percent pending supplemental inspection no fewer than 30 days after completion.