Upper Brays Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements

The City of Houston is requesting bids for construction upgrades and enhancements at the Upper Brays Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 13525 W. Houston Center Blvd, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT, a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 7 at 10:00 a.m. CT via Microsoft Teams, and a mandatory site visit on July 13 at 10:30 a.m. CT (limited to 20 attendees per session with multiple sessions available). MBE participation goal is 15% and WBE participation goal is 4%.

The project scope is operational efficiency, reliability, and safety improvements to critical wastewater treatment processes through infrastructure upgrades and replacements at the plant. Bidders must demonstrate at least three prior contracts as prime vendor for similar services in size and scope. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 728 days after commencement of work.

The estimated construction budget is $13.775 million. The City reserves the right to award based on overall low net bid meeting specifications or by individual line item, as deemed in the City's best interest. Bidders must submit a security deposit equivalent to 10% of the total bid amount in the form of a bid bond or certified check. The standard payment term is 30 days after invoice receipt or service delivery, with early payment discounts available.

The pre-bid question deadline is July 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Bidders may submit no more than 25 questions; all questions and responses will be made available to registered bidders. Award notification is estimated for August 2026, with City Council approval anticipated in September 2026 and award start in September 2026. All bids must comply with MWSBE participation plans, conflict of interest questionnaires, anti-collusion statements, and OSHA documentation. The procurement contact is Ray Valdez, Procurement Specialist, at Ray.Valdez@houstontx.gov.