Site work for a transportation facility in Houston, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility.

All questions and bid responses to this solicitation must be submitted electronically through METRO's Bonfire. Registration on METRO's Bonfire hub is free. Additionally, submit One (1) Original hardcopy delivered in a sealed envelope to the METRO Procurement Office Plan Room, 1900 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002.Questions Due Date Mar 4th 2022, 2:00 PM CST The purpose of the conference is to explain the solicitation requirements and answer any questions prospective bidders may have regarding the solicitation. All questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be presented IN WRITING to the above METRO representative during or prior to the briefing. All interested firms are strongly encouraged to attend and have a copy of this IFB readily accessible during the briefing. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The period of performance under this Contract shall be for ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of a Notice to Proceed, unless otherwise extended by METRO. (See Contract Article 'Period of Performance' in Section III). BID SECURITY: Not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price is required if the bid price is over $100,000.00. (See Instructions to Bidders, Paragraph D.) PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: A performance bond shall be required if the Contract amount is over $100,000.00. A payment bond shall be required if the Contract amount is over $25,000.00. Bonds shall be executed for one hundred percent (100%) of the value of the Contract. (See Contract Articles 'Performance and Payment Bonds' and 'Additional Bond Security' in Section III). LIQUIDATED DAMAGES in the amount of $1,300.00 per calendar day will be assessed for each calendar day of delay beyond the completion date. (See Contract Article 'Liquidated Damages' in Section III). INSURANCE: Each prospective bidder is cautioned to review the Insurance requirements of this solicitation. (See Contract 'Insurance Articles' in Section VI.) This solicitation has a 35 % small business participation goal.Bidders who fail to commit to the small business contract goal will be deemed nonresponsive and no Further consideration will be given to their bid. Metro encourages small business participation even if no small business contract goal has been Established. Intent to Bid Due Date: Mar 16th 2022, 2:00 PM CDT