Site work for a water / sewer project in Houston, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The successful Bidder shall perform the Scope of Work to the extent necessary (a) for the proper execution and completion of the Work under the Contract; (b) to supervise and direct the Work in a safe manner and perform all Work in accordance with the Contract, Applicable Law, Applicable Permits and Industry Standards; (c) to achieve Final Completion of the project; and (d) in conformance with the Contract Documents and the Technical Specifications and such that the Work is in compliance with the Contract, Industry Standards, Applicable Codes, Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits. This project consists of the successful Bidder furnishing all qualified personnel, supervision, labor, services, materials, equipment, facilities, travel, overhead and incidentals necessary for the construction of a water distribution system and sanitary sewer system for W. Bertrand Street and a sanitary sewer system for W. Mierianne Street. The work to be performed by the Bidder shall include, but are not limited to, the following: Construction of W. Bertrand & W. Mierianne Street water distribution and sanitary sewer systems. Bidder may receive input from the County and shall take such input under advisement. When applicable, Bidders should refer to the General Conditions, General Notices, Notes & Information, Plans & Drawings, and Report File for further details and information. Liquidity Damages: Time is of the essence of each and every provision of the Contract. If the Contractor fails to acceptably complete the Contract work within the time specified, including any properly authorized extension(s), the County will be damaged and will suffer financial loss. The exact amount of damage is, and will be, difficult of exact ascertainment. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, the County and the Contractor agree that the Contractor will pay the County the sum of $500 for each and every calendar day of delay in completing the Contract work beyond the time prescribed for completion the work, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty or forfeiture. The Contractor specially binds and obligates itself to pay such Liquidated Damages to the County on demand, or at the County's option the County may withhold the amount thereof from any sums due the Contractor under this Contract. Bond Notes: If the Contract is for the construction of public works, or the Contract value is anticipated to exceed $100,000, Bidder must furnish a good and sufficient bid bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Contract price (LGC 262.032). A bid bond must be executed with a surety company authorized to do business in this state. Bid bonds must be submitted with the Bid package as follows: Individual bid bond payable to Harris County for 5% of the total amount of each separate bid (if applicable), or Bank cashier's check payable to Harris County for 5% of the total amount of each separate bid (if applicable). *NOTE: If Bidder is submitting Bid online through Bonfire and is electing to provide a cashier's check in lieu of a bid bond, the cashier's check must be physically dropped off in a sealed envelope referencing the Job No. Performance Bonds: Successful Bidder may be required to furnish a performance bond within ten (10) days after award of the Contract and receipt of performance and/or payment bond application form. a. If a contract is for a public works project and is expected to exceed $100,000, Bidders must furnish a performance bond to Harris County for the full amount of the contract (TGC 2253.021(1)) within ten (10) days after award of the contract and receipt of performance bond application form. The prescribed Performance Bond Form for public works contracts over $100,000 is found under Attachment I, and is the only form Harris County will accept. Payment Bonds: A payment bond is required on all public works jobs that exceed $25,000 (TGC 2253.021), or as required by Harris County. Harris County may require Payment Bonds for other contracts depending on the scope and use of subcontractors. Bidders must furnish payment bond within ten (10) days after award of the contract and receipt of payment bond application form. The prescribed Payment Bond form for public works contracts over $25,000 is found under Attachment K, and is the only form Harris County will accept. Questions Due Date: Apr 5th 2024, 12:00 PM CDT Owner Rights: Harris County will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Bidder in preparing a response to this IFB. Bidders submit Bid(s) at their own risk and expense. Harris County makes no guarantee that any products or services will be purchased as a result of this IFB and reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. All Bids and accompanying documentation will become the property of Harris County. By submitting a Bid, Bidders acknowledge and accept that reference checks and/or background investigation may be conducted as a part of the due-diligence process.