This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Houston, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Location Harris County, TX Items or services: The project is located at the Lake Houston Dam. Scope of work includes all equipment, labor, tools, materials, supervision, and permits to remove, process, and dispose of all forms of debris, trash, and logs on the Lake Houston Dam crest and site. The scope and requirements will be provided in CWA's Technical Specifications. The Authority reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any or all bids, or to accept any bid, in whole or in part, or any combination of bids it deems most advantageous to the Authority and that will, in the judgment of the Authority, result in the best and most economical completion of the Authority's work, such bid coming from a responsible Bidder. The Authority also reserves the right to waive any technicalities or formalities in bids or the Bid Documents in the best interest of the Authority PREVAILING WAGE RATES: The minimum wage rates that apply to this Contract are specified in Exhibit - B of the General Terms and Conditions. Contractor and subcontractors shall review and ascertain such wage rates and pay at least such minimum rates. Quantity Adjustments; Line Item Award. The Authority reserves the right to adjust the quantities listed on the Official Bid Form upward or downward, subject to the availability of funds, and/or make award by line item. Bidder accepts the risk that the Authority may adjust any such quantity or make award by line item and the Authority shall not be liable for any obligations that Bidder undertakes toward any third party based on Bidder's expectation that the Authority will purchase any particular quantity. CWA reserves the right to increase quantities of goods or materials purchased during the Contract Period. The successful Bidder will honor the same bid unit price for such quantities. Bid Bond. Bidder shall submit to CWA either (a) a certified or cashier's check drawn on a responsible bank in Texas equal to at least two percent (2%) of the Total Bid Amount, or (b) a bid bond of at least two percent (2%) of the Total Bid Amount and issued by a surety that is legally authorized to do business in Texas. Such bid security is a good faith deposit to ensure the execution of the Contract. If the successful Bidder fails or refuses to enter into a proper contract with CWA, or fails or refuses to furnish the required payment and performance bonds, the Bidder forfeits the bid security. BID SECURITY DESCRIBED ABOVE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BID. Bid Bond. Bidder shall submit to CWA either (a) a certified or cashier's check drawn on a responsible bank in Texas equal to at least two percent (2%) of the Total Bid Amount or (b) a bid bond of at least two percent (2%) of the Total Bid Amount and issued by a surety that is legally authorized to do business in Texas. Such bid security is a good faith deposit to ensure the execution of the Contract. If the successful Bidder fails or refuses to enter into a proper contract with CWA, or fails or refuses to furnish the required payment and performance bonds, the Bidder forfeits the bid security. BID SECURITY DESCRIBED ABOVE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BID. Performance Bond. If the Contract Price is in excess of $100,000, the Contract at its inception shall be covered by a performance bond for 100% of the Contract Price. The performance bond must be furnished by Bidder as soon as practicable after the Notice of Award and/or Purchase Order is received by Bidder. The cost of such bond shall be borne by the Contractor and shall be prorated over all of the Work. Such bond must be furnished on the form included with the Contract Documents. No other form is acceptable. Such bond must remain in full force for one year after final acceptance of the completed Work. Should you have any questions or comments regarding the Bid Documents or desire to make a site visit, contact: Jonathon Jung Coastal Water Authority 1801 Main St., Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 800-6256 jjung@coastalwaterauthority.org Any revisions to be incorporated into the Bid Documents arising before, during, or subsequent to the pre-bid conference will be confirmed in writing, by addendum, prior to the Bid Opening. No verbal responses or statements will alter any specifications, terms or conditions stated herein The Contract Period for completion of the Work will be thirty (30) calendar days from the commencement date specified in the Purchase Order issued by CWA. To be considered for award please submit two (2) copies (one (1) original and one (1) photocopy) of all pages comprising the Official Bid Form which is attached hereto, including the signature page. The signature page must be signed by a company official authorized to bind the company. If awarded the Contract, such signature will bind Bidder to the Contract, without any further action by Bidder. Bidder must also provide two (2) copies of any other information submitted, including without limitation, technical literature and brochures. Event Bid notes: Bids will be opened in public by the Executive Director of the Coastal Water Authority or his designated representative at the time, date and place stated above (the “Bid Opening”). Bidders, interested parties, and the general public are allowed but not required to attend the Bid Opening. At the Bid Opening, the Bidder’s name and amount of each bid will be read aloud and recorded. No decisions relating to the award of the Contract will be made at the Bid Opening.