ITB – Rehabilitation of Channels within Addicks Reservoir for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking bids for the Rehabilitation of Channels within Addicks Reservoir, identified as Project ID U100-00-00-X076. The project involves comprehensive channel rehabilitation across three specific channels totaling approximately 5,920 linear feet, with objectives including erosion repairs, desiltation, importing fill, riprap installation, outfall pipe repair, concrete crack repair, and debris removal. Key deliverables include extending channel useful life through strategic infrastructure improvements, implementing storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) elements, and ensuring proper drainage and revegetation of disturbed areas. The project has a total contract duration of 155 calendar days, with a mandatory pre-bid teleconference scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST. Bid submissions are due by October 20, 2025, through the Bonfire platform, with all-inclusive rates covering labor, material, equipment, and incidental costs. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, provide performance and payment bonds, and meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including maintaining specific coverage limits across multiple insurance categories.

The procurement includes significant Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with a mandatory 25% self-performance requirement for the bidder under Texas Local Government Code. M/WBE firms must be certified through recognized agencies and demonstrate significant local presence in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston counties. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day for uncompleted work, and the project will include environmental considerations such as alligator snapping turtle exclusion fencing and biological monitoring. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project manual indicates a contingency amount is included to accommodate potential scope changes. Bidders must provide detailed safety documentation, including heat protection plans, OSHA certifications for workers, and comprehensive safety record questionnaires. The contract will be funded through Harris County, with potential for unit price and lump sum payment mechanisms, and will utilize the Harris County Flood Control District's 2020 Standard Construction Specifications and Details.