ITB - Maintenance of Wetland Habitat and Other Sensitive Areas for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is requesting bids on maintenance of wetland habitat and other sensitive areas under an Invitation for Bid due October 5, 2026.

The scope involves ongoing maintenance of wetland habitat and sensitive environmental areas within Harris County's jurisdiction. Specific maintenance tasks, frequency, performance standards, acreage or geographic scope, and required environmental certifications or qualifications are not detailed in the posted materials.

Bids must be submitted online through Bonfire or as sealed hard copies to the Harris County Purchasing Department before 2:00 p.m. local time in Houston on October 5, 2026; late submissions are rejected without exception. Pricing must be firm for the contract duration and inclusive of all transportation, freight, and incidental charges. Harris County reserves the right to award on a lowest and best offer basis, waive formalities or irregularities, make multiple awards, or reject any or all bids. The contract becomes binding only upon execution by Harris County, certification of funds by the County Auditor, and issuance of a Purchase Order.

Bidders must maintain current tax status with Harris County as of the bid due date and complete Form 1295 disclosing all interested parties. Certification of non-debarment status, non-boycott of Israel compliance, and non-engagement in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations is required. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage including public liability and property damage. Harris County is exempt from federal excise and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code 151.309.

Specific contract value, contract term, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria weighting, and detailed scope specifications are not provided in the posted materials. The full bid specifications document should be consulted for technical requirements, performance standards, and detailed scope of work.