RFP - Right-of-Way (ROW) and Facility Mowing, Landscaping, and Litter Removal (Sections I, II, and III) for the Harris County Toll Road Authority

Harris County is soliciting proposals for routine mowing, landscaping, and litter removal services for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) across three sections. The scope of work covers approximately 136 centerline miles of toll and managed lanes, including the Sam Houston Tollway, Westpark Tollway, and Fort Bend Parkway extension, as well as associated facilities and detention ponds. The contract is scheduled to begin on or about March 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals. Harris County intends to award one primary and one secondary vendor per section based on a best-evaluated offer, with pricing weighted at 55 percent of the total evaluation. Contractors must adhere to strict safety and labor standards, including compliance with OSHA, TxDOT, and TMUTCD regulations. Mandatory requirements include a minimum wage of 21.65 per hour for eligible workers, adherence to prevailing wage rates, and the provision of Workers Compensation insurance. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5 percent of the total bid amount, and the successful awardee must furnish performance and payment bonds. Performance is monitored through a monthly cycle schedule, with liquidated damages of 500 dollars per day per location for failures to complete edging, trimming, or plant bed cleaning within specified timeframes. Proposals must be submitted via Bonfire or hardcopy by October 26, 2026, and must follow a specific six-section format. Required documentation includes a Safety Accident Prevention Program, a Service Resolution Plan, and a Safety Record Questionnaire certifying the absence of severe OSHA violations. Financial stability will be assessed via a financial statement form, and renewal pricing will be subject to CPI-W based adjustments capped at 3 percent annually.