ITB - Construction of Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin (Compartment 2) for Harris County Flood Control District (CDBG-DR/GLO)

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a construction contractor for the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin (Compartment 2) project, a flood control infrastructure development located in north central Harris County, Texas. The project involves excavating approximately 555,891 cubic yards of material to create a 44-acre detention basin with a maximum depth of 16 feet and 3H:1V side slopes, along with installing a 72-inch diameter, 270-foot-long Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) structure connecting Compartments 1 and 2. The work includes trenchless and open-cut construction methods, concrete channel lining, riprap installation, access road construction, and site stabilization through hydromulch and sodding. The project is funded through the Texas General Land Office's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program and has a 270-calendar-day completion period with liquidated damages of $5,000 per day for delays. The bid due date is January 12, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled, and bidders must submit all required documentation through the Bonfire platform, including detailed references, proof of workers' compensation insurance, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

The procurement includes several set-aside and participation requirements for disadvantaged businesses, specifically mandating Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation with detailed compliance guidelines. Contractors must meet Section 3 requirements, with goals of having 25% of total labor hours performed by Section 3 workers and 5% by targeted Section 3 workers. The project has a prevailing wage requirement under Davis-Bacon Act standards, with a minimum wage of $21.65 per hour established by Harris County's Contractor Minimum Wage policy. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires contractors to perform a minimum of 25% of work with their own forces. The project manual indicates performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required, with insurance requirements including various liability coverages. Though an exact budget is not specified, the comprehensive requirements and extensive scope suggest a substantial project value, likely in the multi-million dollar range, with potential for contracts exceeding $100,000 subject to additional federal compliance regulations.