Airline Drive Intersection and Griggs Road Crossing Improvements

The City of Houston is soliciting bids for solicitation number CB-2026-0068 to perform construction services for the Airline Drive Intersection and Griggs Road Crossing Improvements. The scope of work involves the removal of existing span-wire traffic signals and the installation of mast-arm traffic signals equipped with luminaires, LED signal and countdown pedestrian heads, APS pushbuttons, and loop detection systems. Additional infrastructure improvements include the installation of fiber optic cables, curb ramps, sidewalk connections, concrete islands with pedestrian refuge, and roadway signage. Specifically, the project includes the construction of a new five-foot wide sidewalk along Griggs Road from Culberson Street to Scott Street, incorporating necessary curb and gutter work and pavement markings. The contract requires strict adherence to City of Houston and Harris County Engineering Department specifications, as well as Texas Accessibility Standards and the Build America, Buy America Act. Bidders must be prequalified with TxDOT and provide an electronic bid bond. The award will be based on the individual item, combination of items, or overall best bid, provided the vendor is deemed responsive and responsible. Key compliance requirements include adherence to prevailing wage rates, Title VI Nondiscrimination, and the City's Pay or Play program. The successful contractor must provide a detailed construction schedule with monthly updates and deliver final operation and maintenance manuals in both hard copy and PDF formats.