ITB - Roadway Improvements on North Eldridge Parkway from South of Pine Drive to South of Lakewood Meadow Drive (2021) for Harris County Precinct 3

The contract pertains to roadway improvements along North Eldridge Parkway in Harris County Precinct 3, spanning from south of Pine Drive to south of Lakewood Meadow Drive, with a solicitation number of 26/0150 and a posted date of May 15, 2026, and a response deadline of June 8, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 237310 for highway and street construction and is administered by Harris County in Texas, with Maria Heinzmann as the primary point of contact. The scope includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the project in accordance with contract documents, applicable standards, and industry practices, with key deliverables including shop drawings, samples, and as-built documentation. Performance is expected to meet stringent quality controls, such as a minimum 4,000 PSI concrete compressive strength at 28 days, compliance with ASTM C913 for precast inlets, adherence to MUTCD for signage, and observance of OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. All materials must be accompanied by certificates of compliance and are subject to retesting at the contractor’s expense. The place of performance is the designated right-of-way within Harris County, and final acceptance requires approval by the Engineer/Architect and County Authorized Representative after resolution of punch list items. Contractors must comply with a range of special requirements, including bonding obligations for public works exceeding $25,000 for payment and $100,000 for performance, as mandated by Texas Government Code §2253.021, and certified payroll submissions under §2258 to ensure prevailing wage compliance. The contract prohibits assignment without written approval from the Harris County Commissioners Court and requires all-inclusive pricing with no line-item billing. Contractors must also certify compliance with Texas anti-boycott laws regarding Israel and affirm they are not listed under Texas Chapter 2252 or on federal terrorism watch lists. M/WBE and DBE participation is strongly emphasized, with requirements for commercially useful functions including direct material procurement, financial risk assumption, and self-performance of at least 30% of the contract value, while Good Faith Efforts documentation must be submitted if the 23.79% goal cannot be met. Safety compliance is critical: contractors must submit OSHA Form 300 and 300A logs