ITB - Rehabilitation of Channels within Barker Reservoir for Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is soliciting bids for the Rehabilitation of Channels within Barker Reservoir, designated as Project ID T100-00-00-X002. The project requires contractors to furnish all personnel, labor, materials, and incidentals necessary for comprehensive channel rehabilitation across multiple project segments. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, and bid submissions are due by November 24, 2025. Bidders must provide all-inclusive pricing covering labor, materials, equipment, and associated costs, with no separate line item rates accepted. Key project requirements include compliance with prevailing wage rates (minimum $21.65/hour), performance and payment bonds for public works jobs exceeding specific thresholds, and submission of detailed documentation including certified payroll records and a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295). Evaluation criteria will likely include bid pricing, M/WBE participation, safety records, and overall compliance with county specifications.

The procurement opportunity includes significant set-aside provisions for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), with specific requirements for documenting M/WBE firm participation and certification. Contractors must provide a detailed M/WBE Utilization Plan and demonstrate good faith efforts to meet county diversity goals, with certifications accepted from various agencies including the City of Houston and State of Texas Comptroller's Office. Additional restrictions include stringent safety requirements, such as avoiding placement on OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program and obtaining specific safety certifications for workers. Contractors must also meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Excess/Umbrella Liability, with coverage amounts tiered based on contract value. While specific budget details are not fully disclosed, the project involves multiple channel segments and appears to be a significant infrastructure improvement initiative within the Barker Reservoir system, suggesting a substantial contract value for the selected vendor.