ITB - Plumbing Upgrades at 1302 Preston (Annex 2) for Harris County Precinct 1

Harris County Office of the County Engineer is requesting bids on plumbing upgrades at 1302 Preston (Annex 2) under ITB with bids due August 10, 2026, and a pre-bid teleconference on July 27 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Prevailing wage compliance under Texas Government Code Section 2258 applies; workers must be paid at least the higher of Harris County's Contractor Minimum Wage (currently $21.65/hour) or applicable prevailing wage rates.

The scope includes complete replacement of domestic cold water, domestic hot water, sanitary sewer, and sanitary vent piping systems, plus modifications to the storm drain system above the single-story workshop area. Work utilizes existing municipal tie-ins and remains within the building footprint with no equipment replacement. Bid pricing must be all-inclusive with no separate line item rates; quantities are estimated and the county may require more or less work.

Performance bonds are required for projects exceeding $100,000; payment bonds are required for those exceeding $25,000. Contractors and subcontractors must submit the Texas Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) prior to bid submission. Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice approval by the Office of the County Engineer, with invoices requiring certified payroll records and lien waivers. Vendors bear all toll and parking fees.

An in-person site visit is scheduled for July 29 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Questions must be submitted in writing through Bonfire at https://harriscountytx.bonfirehub.com by the deadline specified in the Events Schedule; responses will be released as a public notice. Pre-bid teleconference registration is required through Maria Heinzmann at maria.heinzmann@harriscountytx.gov three days prior. Once opened, all bids become public record with no confidential exceptions unless redacted at submission.