West Fuqua Street Sidewalk Maintenance

The City of Houston is requesting bids for West Fuqua Street sidewalk maintenance and replacement within the city right-of-way from west of Bathurst Street to Almeda Road (FM 521), with bids due September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. A local-business preference applies: award goes to a qualifying local vendor if the bid is within 5% of the lowest bid for contracts under $100,000 or within 3% for contracts over $100,000, unless award would unduly interfere with contract needs.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and curbs as identified by the engineer in the field; tree trimming and protection within the right-of-way; installation of imprinted sidewalk poetry; traffic control; and SW3P stormwater pollution prevention measures. Key line items comprise mobilization and bonding, tree and plant protection, sodding (2,550 square yards), removal of existing concrete sidewalks and driveways (2,651 square yards), installation of new concrete sidewalks (20,970 square feet at 4.5-inch thickness and 900 square feet at 6-inch thickness), wheelchair-accessible ramps (1,950 square feet), concrete driveways (10,200 square feet), retaining walls (105 linear feet), and utility adjustments including manhole frames, valve boxes, and traffic signal pull boxes.

Contract time for substantial completion is 120 days from work commencement. Bidders must submit a security deposit equal to 10% of the total bid price as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. MWSBE (Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise) participation goals apply, requiring demonstration of good faith efforts to meet specified percentages through subcontractor and supplier participation. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. CDT on September 8, 2026, at Huitt-Zollars office with virtual participation available. The project is administered under TIRZ 25 (Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority) with engineering and project management by Huitt-Zollars, Inc.