ITB – Installation and Modification of Traffic Signal Systems and Related Improvements for Harris County

Harris County is soliciting bids for a one-year term contract for installation and modification of traffic signal systems and related improvements, beginning approximately November 1, 2025. The procurement covers seven types of construction services: new traffic signal system construction, existing traffic signal system modification, turn lane construction, signing and pavement marking, fiber optic work, wireless communication, and general civil construction. A pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. CST, with bid submissions due by September 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time. The contract requires a minimum of 25% of work to be performed directly by the bidder, and contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates and provide performance and payment bonds. Evaluation will be based on the "Lowest and Best Offer" principle, with Harris County reserving the right to award to multiple vendors as primary and secondary contractors.

The procurement includes significant Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with a 13.74% goal for M/WBE participation. Certified M/WBE firms must be from recognized certification programs such as the City of Houston, Texas Unified Certification Program, or national organizations like the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. Contractors must demonstrate extensive safety compliance, including no listings on OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program and adherence to OSHA 10 and 30 certification requirements. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the document indicates that purchases should not exceed 20% of total annual contract purchases, with payment terms of net 30 days from invoice approval. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating various coverage types with specific minimum limits, and contractors must be current on taxes and county debts to be eligible for the contract.