ITB - Water Line Rehabilitation at Deussen Park for Harris County Precinct 1

Harris County Precinct 1 is soliciting bids for a Water Line Rehabilitation project at Deussen Park, identified by the UPIN 25101MF3PZ01 project number. The procurement involves comprehensive water infrastructure improvements, including the replacement and up-sizing of existing water lines across approximately 9,053 linear feet of 8-inch water line, 1,393 linear feet of 6-inch water line, and 8,179 linear feet of service lines utilizing both open cut and trenchless installation methods. The project requires contractors to replace the existing 6-inch water line with an 8-inch line and reconstruct the supply water main from an existing City of Houston water well to the Deussen Park property limits. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST via teleconference, and bidders must submit questions through the Bonfire platform prior to the specified deadline. The total contract performance time is 180 working days, with contractors required to maintain detailed project schedules, comply with Harris County Engineering Department specifications, and coordinate with concurrent project contractors. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, provide comprehensive safety documentation, and submit detailed construction plans and methodologies.

The procurement includes significant Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with bidders expected to meet established M/WBE goal percentages or demonstrate good faith efforts toward participation. M/WBE certification is accepted from multiple agencies, including the City of Houston, State of Texas Comptroller's Office, and various national minority and women's business councils. Contractors must be certified to perform water infrastructure work, maintain appropriate licensing, and comply with prevailing wage requirements, with a current Harris County Contractor Minimum Wage of $21.65 per hour. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $100,000 and $25,000, respectively. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and technical complexity suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Excess/Umbrella Liability, with specific coverage limits tiered based on the contract's unmodified price.