ITB - Senger Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 1 and Channel Rehabilitation at IH-45 for the Flood Control District (CDBG-MIT GLO)

Harris County has issued solicitation number 26/0047 for the Senger Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 1 and Channel Rehabilitation at IH-45 for the Flood Control District. This federally funded project, governed by 2 CFR 200 and supported by GLO, FEMA, and HUD, involves construction and repair activities to enhance flood control infrastructure. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis, where bids are evaluated for technical compliance on a pass/fail basis and awarded to the lowest-priced bidder. The performance period is 787 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the contract remaining in effect until final inspection and acceptance by Harris County at the project site. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by March 9, 2026. Contractors are required to meet stringent compliance standards, including the provision of performance and payment bonds pursuant to Texas Government Code 2253.001 and comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation and Contractor Pollution Liability. Labor compliance is strictly enforced through the Davis-Bacon Act and a Harris County minimum wage policy of 21.65 per hour, requiring weekly certified payroll submissions. Additionally, bidders must submit a Safety Record Questionnaire verifying OSHA compliance and adhere to affirmative action goals encouraging the participation of MBE, WBE, and HUB entities.