ITB - Construction of Sidewalks and Related Items at Various Locations for Harris County Precinct 4

Harris County is soliciting bids for an on-call construction contract to perform sidewalk and related infrastructure installations and repairs within Precinct 4. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) is for a one-year term beginning approximately October 1, 2025, with potential for four additional one-year renewals. The project involves comprehensive sidewalk construction services, including demolition of existing infrastructure, fine grading, concrete pavement installation, traffic striping, ADA ramp construction, storm sewer infrastructure work, and area restoration. A pre-bid conference was held virtually on August 5, 2025, and the bid submissions were due on August 18, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. local time. Contractors are required to use the county's e-Builder software for project management, provide system login accounts, and update project information within 24 hours of any changes. The contract will be awarded on a unit price basis, with a minimum requirement that 25% of the work must be performed by the bidding contractor.

The procurement includes significant Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with detailed guidelines for M/WBE firms to qualify for contract credit. The county has established specific goals for M/WBE participation and requires contractors to submit a comprehensive Utilization Plan documenting their approach to engaging certified minority and women-owned businesses. Contractors must comply with extensive safety record requirements, including maintaining a clean safety record, avoiding severe OSHA violations, and ensuring employees obtain OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety certifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), capped at 4.0% annually. The contract includes provisions for multiple vendor awards, with the potential to designate "Primary" and "Secondary" vendors. Contractors must also provide performance and payment bonds, submit certified payroll documentation, and comply with prevailing wage rates specific to Quarter 3 of 2025.