ITB – Repair of Bulkhead along G103-24-00 from G103-24-02 to 1, 100 Linear Feet Downstream for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is soliciting competitive sealed bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the repair of a bulkhead along drainage unit G103-24-00 extending approximately 1,100 linear feet downstream from location G103-24-02 (Project ID G103-24-00-X033). The scope of work encompasses removal and replacement of existing 24-inch and 36-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes at outfalls, installation of vinyl sheet piling anchored by helical anchors and deadman anchors, installation of steel sheet piles beneath an existing pedestrian bridge, site preparation and restoration including riprap slope protection, tree removal and preservation, establishment of best management practices for stormwater quality control, and all associated labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals. Bidders must be prepared to comply with Texas Government Code Section 2258 prevailing wage requirements (with applicable rates ranging from $15.21 to $33.89 per hour depending on classification), Harris County's contractor minimum wage of $21.65 per hour (whichever is higher), comprehensive workers' compensation insurance, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, and heat protection safety requirements for workers. The total contract duration is 213 calendar days with 30 calendar days allocated for inclement weather, and liquidated damages are set at $2,000 per day for delays beyond the contract period. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST via teleconference (attendance encouraged but not mandatory), written questions must be submitted through Bonfire prior to the specified deadline, and bids are due by 2:00 p.m. local Houston time on March 23, 2026.

Bidders must demonstrate commitment to Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goals through either meeting the specified M/WBE percentage or documenting good faith efforts to engage certified M/WBE firms in subcontracting roles; Harris County recognizes M/WBE certifications from the City of Houston, U.S. Small Business Administration, Texas Unified Certification Program, National Minority Supplier Development Council, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Women's Business Enterprise National Council, and Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, with participating M/WBE firms required to maintain Significant Local Presence within Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston Counties. All contractors and subcontractors with contracts valued at $500,000 or more (or subcontracts valued at $50,000 or more) must submit Safety Record Questionnaires certifying compliance with OSHA standards, absence from the Severe Violator Enforcement Program within three years, absence of high-gravity OSHA citations within 24 months, OSHA 10 certification for employees performing manual work and OSHA 30 certification for supervising managers prior to jobsite entry, and absence of criminal convictions related to workplace incidents resulting in serious injury or death within ten years. Bidders must also obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability, pollution liability, and builder's risk coverage at full replacement value, with the County named as additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage. The contract is subject to Harris County Contractor and Worksite Safety Policies (effective February 1, 2026) requiring daily safety inspections, site-specific safety plans, and compliance with Harris County's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified for this new project, and no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, the requirement for performance and payment bonds and the comprehensive scope of work indicate a substantial contract value exceeding the $100,000 threshold for public works bonding requirements.