ITB - Clearing of Right-of-Ways and Related Items in Harris County

This On-Call Term Contract for Harris County, Texas, involves the clearing of right-of-ways, including the removal of vegetation, brush, debris, and obstructions. The scope of work requires the provision of Certified Arborist services for oversight, temporary traffic control conforming to the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the installation of timber mats to protect utilities. All cleared materials must be disposed of off-site, as burning or burying refuse on county property is prohibited. Stumps must be cut to a maximum of 3 inches above ground level or left flush with the grade. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement, with payments based on actual accepted work completed, including hourly rates for various labor crew configurations and linear foot pricing for fencing removal. Contractors must adhere to strict safety and operational standards, including OSHA 10 certification for all manual laborers and a certification that the entity has not been listed on the OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program log within the last three years. Work is restricted to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless written consent is granted for weekend or holiday work. The county provides inspection to ensure conformance with design concepts and environmental controls, including TPDES and SWPPP requirements. Legal disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of federal or state courts within Harris County, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain public liability and property damage insurance, and comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2252 regarding foreign terrorist organizations.