ITB – Drainage Improvements in the Barwood Subdivision (2018) for Harris County Precinct 3 (CDBG-MIT / GLO)

Harris County Precinct 3 is procuring a drainage improvements project for the Barwood Subdivision, utilizing Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding from the General Land Office (GLO). The project involves constructing 8,600 linear feet of storm sewer drainage infrastructure using open cut construction methods to convey drainage from the Barwood Subdivision to the HCFCD Unit E132-00-00 drainage channel. Key deliverables include street paving demolition, storm sewer reconstruction, traffic control, stormwater pollution prevention, replacement paving, and pavement markings. The contract has a 360-working day completion timeline, with a pre-bid conference held on July 22, 2025, and bid submissions due on August 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including bid bonds, insurance certificates, and compliance forms related to federal grant requirements. The project requires contractors to perform a minimum of 25% of the work themselves and adhere to specific technical specifications for storm sewer elements, utility relocations, and site restoration.

The procurement emphasizes participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), with specific goals for engaging certified local businesses. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to participate. The county requires bidders to make good faith efforts to engage minority and women-owned businesses, with detailed documentation of outreach and utilization plans. Eight vendors submitted bids, with C.E. Barker, Ltd. being the lowest bidder at $10,975,787.90. The project has extensive compliance requirements, including adherence to Davis-Bacon wage rates, Section 3 Act of 1968, and various federal, state, and local regulatory standards. Funding sources include federal grants from GLO, FEMA, and HUD, with potential administrative remedies for non-performance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a focus on comprehensive regulatory compliance and local business participation.