ITB - Installation and Modification of Traffic Signal Systems and Related Improvements for Harris County Precinct 4 (FHWA)

Harris County Precinct 4 is soliciting bids for the installation and modification of traffic signal systems and related improvements under Solicitation Number 26/0235, with a posted date of July 10, 2026, and a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction and is being conducted through an Invitation to Bid via the Bonfire electronic portal. The primary point of contact is Luke Herdrich, and performance is limited to Harris County, Texas. The contract requires strict compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), mandating that all iron, steel, and manufactured construction materials meet U.S. domestic content thresholds, with at least 55% of components produced domestically. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including a Statement of Bidder Qualifications, proof of licensing and financial responsibility, a subcontractor listing with HUB/MWBE and Section 3 certifications, and a BABAA Self-Certification form. Additional mandatory requirements include a lobbying certification, an anti-collusion declaration, and a heat safety plan to protect workers during extreme weather conditions. All subcontractors must be pre-approved and verified for compliance with federal debarment, suspension, and licensing standards. Proposal submissions must be uploaded electronically to the Bonfire portal and include a pricing form, though the estimated contract value is not disclosed. Evaluation criteria focus on bidder experience, past performance, organizational stability, litigation history, and ability to manage subcontractors, with no formal weighting system or scoring rubric published, suggesting a potential trade-off approach rather than lowest-price technically acceptable. No formal contract administration details such as payment office, accounting codes, invoicing system, or designated COR/COTR are provided, nor are specific packaging, marking, inspection locations, or FOB terms defined. The contract type is presumed to be firm-fixed-price due to the nature of the solicitation, but this is not explicitly stated. All certifications and representations must be completed in full; failure to provide accurate or complete documentation may disqualify a bid.