ITB - General Watershed Repairs to Channels (J) Spring Creek, (K) Cypress Creek, (L) Little Cypress Creek, (T) Barker Reservoir, (U) Addicks Reservoir, and (M) Willow Creek for the Harris County Flood Control District

Solicitation 26/0317 is a one-year term contract for the Harris County Flood Control District, beginning approximately December 1, 2026, for general watershed repairs across several key areas, including Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, Little Cypress Creek, Willow Creek, and the Barker and Addicks Reservoirs. The scope of work focuses heavily on earthwork, such as erosion and slope failure repair and sediment removal, as well as infrastructure tasks including the replacement of pipes, headwalls, wingwalls, and concrete channel linings. All work must adhere to the HCFCD 2020 Standard Construction Specifications and Details, with additional compliance required for City of Houston standards when working within their right-of-way. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement where payment is based on actual quantities performed, with a 5% retention held until final project completion. Bidders must submit a detailed project execution plan, a quality assurance program, and a project organization chart. Strict safety and compliance mandates are in place, requiring prime contractors and subcontractors to certify their OSHA records and adhere to prevailing wage rates. Additionally, the prime contractor must perform at least 25% of the work. Bidding requirements include the submission of bid bonds, and performance and payment bonds are required for projects exceeding $100,000 and $25,000, respectively. Bids are submitted via Bonfire and are subject to rejection if they are found to be unbalanced or non-responsive to safety certifications.