Wastewater Force Main Rehabilitation and Reconstruction – Songwood and Gessner No. 1 Lift Stations

The City of Houston is requesting bids for wastewater force main rehabilitation and reconstruction at the Songwood and Gessner No. 1 Lift Station locations under Competitive Bid CB-2026-0049, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT). The scope includes installation and replacement of force main infrastructure within sanitary sewer easements and public rights-of-way to improve system reliability, capacity, and operational efficiency, with all work subject to applicable pipeline and Harris County Flood Control District requirements.

MBE participation goal is 14 percent and WBE participation goal is 5 percent. Bidders must demonstrate at least three prior contracts as a prime vendor for similar services and must include references with their bid submission. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 340 days after commencement.

A security deposit of 10 percent of the total bid amount in the form of a bid bond or certified/cashier's check is required. The City maintains standard payment terms of 30 days after invoice or receipt of goods/services per the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with early payment discounts available at the City's option.

Required submittals include the Official Signature Page and References (Exhibit I), M/WBE participation documents, Hire Houston First designation forms, ownership information, anti-collusion statements, conflict of interest questionnaires, bid bonds, pay-or-play acknowledgements, and OSHA history documentation. Bidders must comply with City M/WBE Program requirements, zero tolerance for human trafficking, anti-boycott certifications, drug-free workplace policies, equal employment opportunity ordinances, and Hire Houston First program provisions.

Site visits are scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CT) at both lift stations, limited to 25 attendees per visit. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 14, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (CT). Notification of intent to award is estimated for August 2026, with City Council agenda date estimated for September 2026 and award start date estimated for September 2026. Contact Patricia Guerrero, Sr. Procurement Specialist, at 832-393-6697 or patricia.guerrero@houstontx.gov.