ITB - Construction of Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin (Compartment 2) for Harris County Flood Control District (CDBG-DR/GLO)

The construction of the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin (Compartment 2) for the Harris County Flood Control District, Project ID P500-06-00-E007, is a heavy construction project funded by the Texas General Land Office via HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for Hurricane Harvey restoration. The contract was awarded to ArrowStone Contracting, LLC for $10,951,276. The scope of work involves the excavation of approximately 555,891 cubic yards for a 44-acre dry bottom basin, the installation of connector pipe structures, erosion controls, and Alligator Snapping Turtle exclusion fencing. Technical requirements include the use of trenchless methods for a 72-inch diameter Reinforced Concrete Pipe and strict adherence to topographic surveys and geotechnical recommendations. The project is subject to rigorous compliance standards, including a Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 28.77% and HUD Section 3 obligations. Labor requirements mandate a minimum wage of $21.65 per hour for all contract workers and subcontractors, with strict payroll record retention for six years. Environmental protections are a priority, requiring a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, TPDES General Permit compliance, and pre-work surveys for bald eagle nest habitats. Additionally, all iron and steel products must be produced in the United States. Operational restrictions limit work hours to 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM and prohibit the reverse movement of construction vehicles within 800 feet of residential properties.