Morton Street Parking Lot Expansion Phase II

The City of Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas has awarded the Morton Street Parking Lot Expansion Phase II construction contract to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc. for $6,728,800, with sealed bids received through September 16, 2026 and a pre-bid conference held on September 9, 2026.

The scope encompasses 43 line items: 5-inch and 6-inch reinforced concrete paving, curbs, ADA ramps, and concrete sidewalks; two street tie-ins; a non-structural curb wall; storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) items; light poles; signage; and pavement markings. Work includes site clearing and grubbing, grading, concrete work, aggregate materials, drainage infrastructure, utility connections, landscape work, and erosion control measures.

Substantial completion is required within 251 calendar days from notice to proceed, with work commencement within 10 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date, with allowances for rain days based on historical averages.

Bid security is required at 5 percent of the total bid amount. The contractor must provide performance bonds, maintenance bonds, and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Workers' compensation insurance is mandatory for all employees and subcontractors throughout the project duration. Prevailing wage rates apply to all labor classifications under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258. The City of Richmond, as a political subdivision, is exempt from Texas sales and use taxes; the contractor must not collect these taxes on exempt materials and services incorporated into the project or consumed at the job site. The contractor bears all costs associated with permits, licenses, traffic control, and site cleanup.