ITB - Maintenance of Wetland Habitat and Other Sensitive Areas for the Harris County Flood Control District

The Harris County Flood Control District is soliciting bids for the maintenance of wetland habitats and other sensitive areas, including raingardens and bioswales. The scope of work encompasses vegetation management through non-mechanical removal and herbicide application, watering, fertilizing, mulching, and the installation of predation control fencing to protect plants from wildlife. Contractors must adhere to strict performance standards, including achieving 90 percent control of target invasive species and completing work orders within ten business days to avoid a 200 dollar per day penalty. Technical compliance requires following ANSI A300 pruning standards and International Society of Arboriculture planting practices, with all plant materials subject to approval by an HCFCD representative prior to installation. Award decisions are based on the lowest and best offer, evaluating technical capability through equipment lists and safety records. Bidders must provide a bid bond or cashier's check for 5 percent of the bid amount and furnish performance and payment bonds upon award. The contract mandates a minimum wage of 21.65 dollars per hour for workers and a 10 percent M/WBE participation goal. Safety requirements are stringent, requiring OSHA 10 certification for manual workers and a clean safety record regarding severe violations. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, and pricing for renewal years is adjusted based on the CPI-W for Houston, Texas. Submissions must be made via Bonfire or as sealed hard copies by the specified deadline.