ITB – Rehabilitation of Channels within Addicks Reservoir for the Harris County Flood Control District

Solicitation 25/0303 is an Invitation to Bid issued by Harris County, Texas, for the rehabilitation of three channels within the Addicks Reservoir for the Harris County Flood Control District. The scope of work focuses on site construction activities, including site preparation, turf planting, broadcast seeding, hydromulching, and fertilizer application. A critical technical requirement of the project is the installation and maintenance of Alligator Snapping Turtle Exclusion Fencing (ASTEF) to protect local wildlife, which requires specific materials and biologist oversight. The bid deadline is October 27, 2025, and the project is categorized under NAICS code 237990. Contractors must adhere to strict administrative and legal requirements, including mandatory minimum insurance coverage for Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Contractor Pollution Liability. A key compliance mandate is the Harris County Minimum Wage Policy, which requires a wage floor of 21.65 per hour for eligible workers, adjusted annually via the MIT Living Wage Calculator. Failure to comply with these wage standards or the required six-year record retention policy may result in bid rejection, payment withholding, or contract termination. Bidders must also provide a bid bond or cashier's check and certify that their bid is made without collusion.