Sims North Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - Package 3

The City of Houston is soliciting bids for comprehensive mechanical and structural improvements at the Sims North Wastewater Treatment Plant under solicitation number CB-2026-0022, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026. The project, categorized under NAICS code 237990, has an estimated budget of $15 million and aims to enhance the facility’s performance and reliability through repair or replacement of aging mechanical systems and structural components, all in alignment with specifications set by Houston Public Works. Participation goals require a minimum of 12% involvement by Minority Business Enterprises and 7% by Women Business Enterprises, with offerors expected to document certified subcontractor participation and comply with affirmative action obligations under Executive Order 11246, including submission of EEO-3, EEO-6, and EEO-7 reports. All work must be performed at the jobsite, with equipment delivered and installed within seven calendar days of arrival and final acceptance occurring only after on-site verification by the City. Contractors must adhere to stringent packaging and labeling requirements, ensuring all components are delivered in original, unopened, manufacturer-labeled containers protected against environmental, chemical, and physical damage. Nameplates for critical equipment such as transformers, motors, circuit breakers, and panelboards must be constructed of specified materials with precise text dimensions and permanently legible markings, while field wiring must use heat-shrinkable tubing with solvent-resistant labels. Inspection and acceptance are governed by a range of industry standards including UL 508, NFPA 70, IEEE 43, and NEMA, with equipment required to be new, in current production, and conform to approved submittals. The City retains final acceptance authority, and payment is expected to be submitted electronically through the City’s project management system. Security protocols mandate U.S. citizenship or legal work status for all personnel, company-logo display on hard hats and rubber-tired equipment, restricted delivery hours, designated storage areas, and mandatory security inspections with corrective action plans. Contractors must also comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and may elect to participate in the City’s Pay or Play healthcare program. No formal contract type, evaluation factors, or funding identifiers are specified, and while the estimated value is provided, detailed pricing data is absent from the solicitation package. Point of contact for procurement inquiries is Patricia Guerrero of the Strategic Procurement Division.