ITB - Westheimer Parkway Public Safety Enhancements for Harris County Precinct 4 (FHWA)

Harris County, Texas is requesting bids on construction of approximately 0.5 miles of a 10-foot-wide asphalt shared-use trail connecting the soccer fields at 20150 Westheimer Parkway to the Freedom Park Sports Complex under ITB for Westheimer Parkway Public Safety Enhancements (UPIN #23104MF2UE01), with bids due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The project is federally funded and subject to prevailing wage requirements, Davis-Bacon standards, and Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliance—a filter for sourcing and labor cost estimation.

The scope is construction of a shared-use trail with all-inclusive pricing; no separate line item rates are permitted. The contract term runs 154 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed through inspection and final acceptance. Liquidated damages are $720 per calendar day for delays beyond the 154-day completion period. Payment terms are Net 30 from invoice receipt with retainage of up to 20% pending supplemental inspection within thirty days.

Harris County's Minimum Wage Policy requires payment of at least $21.65 per hour or the applicable prevailing wage, whichever is greater. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total contract price is required. Upon award, the successful bidder must furnish a performance bond for the full contract amount within ten days and a payment bond on all public works projects exceeding $25,000. All bids must remain valid for 120 days from submission.

The pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST via teleconference (281-985-1862, code 259 921 967#). Written questions are due July 17, 2026. The public bid opening will occur via Microsoft Teams on July 27, 2026 shortly after 2:00 p.m. CST. Sealed bids are due at the Harris County Purchasing Agent office, 1111 Fannin Street, 12th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002.