Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - Phase II

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 345 is requesting bids for wastewater treatment plant improvements at its facility in Harris County, Texas, with sealed electronic bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via CivCastUSA and public bid opening via Microsoft Teams. The work is subject to Texas prevailing wage rate requirements.

The scope includes replacing Unit No. 2 drain pipe and clarifier mechanism, structural patching and repairs to clarifier cracks via epoxy injection, blast and recoating of above-ground piping, valves, and fittings on Unit No. 2, and removal and relocation of airlift pump piping, as detailed in nine construction drawing sheets and project specifications. Engineering is being provided by Pape-Dawson.

Contractors must achieve substantial completion within 120 calendar days maximum and final completion within 150 calendar days maximum from Notice to Proceed, with economic disincentives of $500 per calendar day applied for each day work remains uncompleted beyond the specified time limit. Bid security is 10 percent for bids under $250,000 and 5 percent for bids of $250,000 or more, submitted as a surety bond. The successful bidder must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds equal to 100 percent, 100 percent, and 50 percent of contract price, respectively. Retainage is held at 10 percent of completed work until 50 percent completion, after which remaining progress payments may be made in full.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the bidder whose proposal is determined in the best interests of the project. Contractor qualifications and proposed subcontractors require Owner approval prior to award. The successful bidder must execute the agreement and provide required bonds and insurance certificates within 10 calendar days of receiving Notice of Award. Bidders must comply with Texas Government Code requirements, including the Interested Party Disclosure Act (TEC Form 1295), anti-boycott provisions, and anti-terrorism representations.