ITB - Pilot Program for Installation of Aerating Fountains at Hill at Sims Park for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is requesting bids on installation of aerating fountains at Hill at Sims Park under a pilot program (Project ID C500-03-00-Y005), with bids due October 26, 2026.

The scope includes design and installation of stormwater detention basin fountains with aerating functionality. All channel and basin work must comply with HCFCD Standard Specifications (October 2020); public facilities work must comply with City of Houston Standard Construction Specifications (July 1, 2020). A minimum of 25 percent of work must be performed by the bidder directly. The contractor must utilize Oracle's Primavera Unifier project management system at no cost and maintain 24-hour response times for assigned tasks and information updates. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258. For projects 90 days or longer, the contractor must provide and maintain an on-site restroom and field office for District use. Final as-built documentation is required upon completion.

Contract time will be established upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with commencement no more than 60 days from award. The contractor must mobilize within 10 days of Notice to Proceed or risk contract rescission. Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, must be submitted within 10 days of Notice of Award, along with required insurance certificates. A preconstruction conference will establish working procedures, schedules, and authorized representatives. The contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, taxes, safety compliance, and environmental protection.

No contract value, incumbent, evaluation criteria, pre-bid meeting date, or question deadline is identified in the source.