ITB - Construction of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin for Harris County Flood Control District (CDBG-DR/GLO)

Harris County, through the Harris County Flood Control District, is soliciting bids for the construction of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin, identified as Project ID B512-02-00-E002. The project involves constructing an approximately 8.18-acre stormwater detention basin located in La Porte, Texas, with complex infrastructure requirements including spillways, water and sanitary sewer systems, and associated access routes. The procurement is a federally funded construction project supported by Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) monies from both the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications through a Statement of Bidder Qualifications, provide detailed references, and comply with extensive federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with bid submissions due on December 1, 2025, and a public bid opening on November 24, 2025, after 2:00 PM CST. The total project is budgeted at $3,627,145 and has a projected construction duration of 309 calendar days.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and participation requirements for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), with specific goals for subcontractor engagement and local business participation. Contractors must meet or demonstrate good faith efforts toward M/WBE participation, with firms needing certification from recognized agencies and demonstrating a significant local presence in counties including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston. The project also incorporates Section 3 hiring goals, mandating that 25% of total labor hours be performed by Section 3 Workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 Workers, with priority given to low-income workers and local residents. Additional compliance requirements include prevailing wage standards (currently $21.65 per hour minimum), comprehensive insurance provisions, and adherence to federal standards across multiple regulatory areas. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain specific insurance coverage, and comply with complex federal procurement standards, with potential penalties for non-compliance including contract termination and future debarment from federally funded contracts.