ITB - Construction of the T. C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basins – Compartment 1A and 2 for the Harris County Flood Control District (FEMA)

Harris County Flood Control District is requesting bids on construction of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basins — Compartment 1A and 2 (Project K500-23-00-E004) under ITB, with bids due July 20, 2026. The project is funded by FEMA.

The scope encompasses clearing and excavation of two wet-bottom detention basins spanning approximately 24 acres, with 354,805 cubic yards of excavation, 4,300 square yards of Grade 2 Riprap and Granular Fill placement, and installation of 48-inch HDPE and RCP outfall pipes to Cypress Creek plus 36-inch HDPE piping. Each basin features an overflow weir. Basin 1A is located south of Cypresswood Drive and east of T.C. Jester north of Cypress Creek; Basin 2 sits south of Basin 1A on the creek's south side adjacent to Northgate Golf Course. The project area includes wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, utility and pipeline easements, and bike trails. All excavated material must be hauled offsite to a location approved by the engineer prior to construction start.

Environmental and cultural constraints are material. The basins contain Alligator Snapping Turtle habitat, requiring specialized AST exclusion fencing and coordination with a biological monitor during construction. Work in easements is prohibited except where letters of no objection are acquired for haul-road crossings.

The contractor must perform a minimum of 25 percent of the work with its own organization and maintain a full-time Field Superintendent with at least eight years of similar construction experience. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required. The contractor must mobilize and commence work within ten days of Notice to Proceed and obtain a preconstruction conference within 60 days of award. Work must comply with HCFCD's 2020 Standard Construction Specifications, City of Houston Standard Specifications, and TxDOT Standard Specifications. Prevailing wage compliance under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 is mandatory. Liquidated damages apply for failure to maintain the required field office and restroom facility or absence of the Field Superintendent during operations.