Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal

The City of Houston is requesting competitive bids for wastewater collection system rehabilitation and renewal services, with bids due July 2, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on June 8 at 11:00 a.m. CT via Microsoft Teams. The scope includes point repairs, sewer replacement, sliplining, pipe bursting, slurry boring, and service reconnections for gravity sanitary sewers and force mains; sewer line cleaning and televising; manhole construction and rehabilitation; and pavement and surface restoration.

The City has established MBE and WBE participation goals of 12% and 4%, respectively. Bidders must demonstrate at least three prior contracts as a prime vendor for similar services and must comply with the City's M/WBE Program, Hire Houston First Program requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance, drug-free workplace standards, anti-boycott provisions, human trafficking prohibitions, and Texas Public Information Act requirements.

The estimated construction budget is $3,983,821 under NIGP Code 913-00. The contract requires achievement of substantial completion within 730 days after the Date of Commencement of Work, with an anticipated award start date of September 2026. Bidders must submit a Bid Bond or certified/cashier's check security deposit equal to 10% of the total bid amount. The City's standard payment term is 30 days after invoice or receipt of goods/services per the Texas Prompt Payment Act, though early payment discounts may apply at the City's discretion. The contract may be expanded to other government entities through inter-local agreements under identical terms and conditions.

Questions are due June 19 at 5:00 p.m. CT, limited to 25 submissions per bidder. The Procurement Specialist is Elvia Fernandez at Elvia.Fernandez@houstontx.gov or (754) 233-0309. Award notification is estimated for July 2026, with City Council agenda consideration estimated for August 2026.