ITB - Construction of Sidewalks and Storm Sewers along Barbara Mae Street (2023) for Harris County Precinct 2 (CDBG-DR/GLO, ARPA)

Harris County Precinct 2, Texas is requesting bids for construction of a 5-foot sidewalk and stormwater drainage improvements along Barbara Mae Street (2023) under ITB UPIN 24102MF34901, with bids due October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 15, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The project is funded in whole or in part by federal grant monies from the Texas General Land Office, FEMA, and HUD, and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Section 3 Act of 1968 compliance (for HUD-funded projects exceeding $200,000), Build America, Buy America Act requirements, and 2 CFR 200 compliance.

The scope includes furnishing all qualified personnel, supervision, labor, services, materials, equipment, and facilities to construct the sidewalk and provide stormwater drainage improvements to reduce flooding along Barbara Mae Street, which drains to the I-10 storm sewer system and HCFCD Channel N110-00-00. The project schedule is 300 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with normal working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Liquidated damages are assessed at $890.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the 300-day completion period.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond (or cashier's check) based on total contract price, along with comprehensive documentation including bid and addenda acknowledgment, pricing forms, certifications, subcontractor listings, references, and proof of non-debarment status. Performance bonds equal to the full contract amount are required within ten days of award; payment bonds are required for all public works jobs exceeding $25,000. Harris County's Minimum Wage Policy requires $21.65 per hour; contractors must maintain required insurance coverage and submit weekly certified payrolls if prevailing wages apply. Payment terms are Net 30 from invoice receipt by the Auditor's Office, with the County retaining up to 20 percent pending supplemental inspection. Written questions are due September 18, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.