ITB - Mowing and Various Maintenance Services for the East Region for Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is requesting bids for mowing and various maintenance services covering the East Region under ITB Z100-00-00-V322, with bids due October 19, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for all vendors.

The contract runs for one year beginning approximately January 1, 2027. Harris County reserves the right to award to multiple vendors designated as "Primary" and "Secondary," with secondary vendors utilized based on time constraints and availability. The County may exercise four optional one-year renewals with pricing adjustments calculated using CPI-W, capped at four percent annually or a negotiated lower percentage, subject to Commissioners Court approval.

Quantities are estimated and subject to change at the County's discretion. All-inclusive pricing must incorporate labor, material, equipment, and all other costs with no separate line items; unit pricing governs in case of discrepancies between unit and total price. Vendors must comply with Texas Government Code Section 2258 regarding prevailing wage rates and submit certified weekly payrolls. Harris County's minimum wage policy is currently $21.65 per hour, whichever is higher than applicable prevailing wages. Performance and payment bonds are required for public works projects exceeding $100,000 and $25,000 respectively.

Vendors must complete the Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) prior to submitting responses. Questions must be submitted in writing through Bonfire prior to the deadline. Harris County reserves the right to request usage reports up to twice during the contract period. Any contract changes must be made in writing and signed by both Harris County and the awarded vendor. Payment terms are Net 30 from invoice approval through HCFCD.