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30 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JANUARY 12-18, 2018 FULSHEAR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3A will receive bids for construction of WATER DISTRIBUTION, SANITARY SEWER, DRAINAGE AND PAVING FA- CILITIES TO SERVE JORDAN RANCH SECTIONS 8, 10 AND 11, Job No. 2141-018- 00, Contract No. 1; FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas at the office of the ENGINEER (IDS Engineering Group, 13430 Northwest Freeway, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77040). The project includes utilities and paving to serve a single family residential subdivision. A Pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Local Time at the office of the ENGINEER, and bids will be publicly opened and read on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Local Time at the office of the ENGINEER. The Pre-bid conference is not mandatory. Proposals must be accompanied by a cashier s check or a bid bond from a surety company holding a permit in the State of Texas for an amount equal to 5% of the amount bid. The amount of said cashier s check or bond will be forfeited to the OWNER and the bank or surety shall be liable to the OWNER for the amount in the event the successful bidder shall fail or refuse to enter into a contract or furnish bonds as hereafter required within ten (10) days after the date of notice of award. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond on the forms provided, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price from a surety company licensed by the State of Texas. Copies of the bidding documents are on file and available for review at the office of the Engineer. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.civcastusa.com: search Jordan Ranch Sec. 8, 10, and 11. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/ or download specifications, plans, and other related documents for this project. There is NO charge to view or download documents. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. In case of lack of clarity in stating prices, the OWNER reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or reject the bid. FULSHEAR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3A Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 531, Attention: J.T. Hall, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, until 10:00 a.m. Local Time, Friday, January 19, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for Construction of the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Drainage Facilities to Serve Falls at Dry Creek Section 3 for Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 531, Harris County, Texas. Scope of Work of the Contract includes the water, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities. conference will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. Local Time, at the office of of ninety-five dollars ($95.00 non-refundable plus cost of delivery) ($50.00 for electronic copy) for each set of documents at LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042. HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 531 Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 504, Attention: Board of Directors, will be received at the office of BGE, Inc.,10777 Westheimer, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042, until 2:00 PM Local Time, Monday, January 22, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to Construction of Drainage Reserve Nos. 6, 7, & 8 Clearing & Grubbing-Phase One for Harris County MUD No. 504, Harris County, Texas. Scope of Work includes: 1. Approx. 12 acres of clearing and grubbing Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. There will be no pre-bid conference associated with this project. 5396-00 each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Hire Houston First Program These procurements are subject to the Hire Houston First Program, which gives a preference to certain local bidders in award of the procurements. For more information, go to: http://www.houstontx.gov/obo/hirehoustonfirst.html Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall Annex, Public Level, 900 Bagby, until 10:30 A.M., on the bid due date, and all bids will be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chamber, Public Level, at 11:00 A. M. All interested parties are encouraged to attend any scheduled pre-bid and/or pre-proposal conference(s). It is the interested party s responsibility to ensure they have secured and thoroughly reviewed all solicitation documents prior to any scheduled conference(s). Interested parties can download all forms, and specifications from the Internet at http://purchasing.houstontx.gov Downloading these documents will ensure all interested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. BID DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Gelled Electrolyte Cell Batteries for the City of Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering Strategic Procurement Division S73-S26396 0% MWBE Goal Pre-Bid Conference will be January 18, 2018 at 10:00AM, at 2805 McKinney, 2 nd floor Conference Room 234, Houston, Texas 77003. Interested parties may call Gabriel Carey at 832-393-8701 or email at gabriel.carey@houstontx.gov. Sealed bids in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 will be received at the office of Costello, Inc., 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 450, North Building, Houston, Texas 77042 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 and then publicly opened and read for Windrow Lift Station No. 1. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the office of Costello, Inc. at 10:00 a.m. local time on Friday, January 12, 2018. Plans, specifications and bid documents may also be viewed and downloaded free of charge (with the option to purchase hard copies) at the CivCastUSA Website (www.civcastusa. com). Reproduction charges will apply according to CivCastUSA rates. Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Board of Directors, Waller County Road Improvement District No. 1, will be received in the office of Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP; 2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 120; Houston, Texas, 77063 (phone 713-789-1900) until 10:00 AM, Monday, January 29, 2018, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to Construction of Lift Station No. 2, Waller County, Texas. 1. Construction of Lift Station No. 2 including but not limited to reinforced concrete wet well, wet well lining excavation and disposal, submersible pumps, hatches, paving, force main, sanitary sewer, drainage, access road, bollards, fencing, site grading, dewatering, groundwater control system, piping, fittings, valves, coatings, storm water pollution prevention measures during construction, trench safety system, electrical, controls and appurtenances, complete in place. Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP, on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid conference is MANDATORY and no Bid will be opened unless the bidder or representative was present at the pre-bid conference. 00151-600-02. each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, payment bond and a one-year maintenance bond for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Board of Directors, Waller County Road Improvement District No. 1, will be received in the office of Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP; 2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 120; Houston, Texas, 77063 (phone 713-789-1900) until 11:00 AM, Monday, January 29, 2018, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to Construction of Detention Pond No. 2 for Waller County RID No. 1, Waller County, Texas. 1. Approx. 250,000 CY of Excavation and Disposal; 2. Approx. 165 LF of 4 x3 RCB Storm Sewer and all Appurtenances; 3. Two Reinforced CMU Wall Restrictors; and 4. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Control. Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP, on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid conference is MANDATORY and no Bid will be opened unless the bidder or representative was present at the pre-bid conference. 00151-600-07. each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, payment bond and a one-year maintenance bond for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Meritage Homes will be received in the office of Design Workshop, Inc., 300 Main Street Suite 201, Houston, Texas 77002, or by email to both Amy Harbert at aharbert@designworkshop.com and Sarah Delcambre at sdelcambre@ designworkshop.com until 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2018, and then opened and read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of: Spring Brook Village: Phase 1 Right-Of-Way Improvements. The project is located in the City of Houston, Harris County. The site may be reached by taking Interstate 10 west and exit Gessner Road. Proceed north on Gessner Road approximately 1 mile to Kemp Forest Drive. Turn right, and you will arrive once you reach the intersection at Teague Road. For construction contracts over $250,000, the bidder shall submit a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the bid bonds payable to the Owner. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available at www.civcastusa.com. There will not be a pre-bid conference meeting. Bidders are allowed to ask questions via email to Amy Harbert at aharbert@designworkshop.com or Sarah Delcambre at sdelcambre@designworkshop.com. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of 60 days from the date bids are opened. REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) will receive Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for the following Woodlands Division Project: Project Number: RFCSP #18-0021 Project Name: Rehabilitation of Water Well 34 Project Description: Construction Pre-Submittal Conference: January 17, 2018, 10:00 AM (CST) @ The Woodlands Division, (Mandatory) Executive Conference Room, 2436 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Solicitation Due Date: February 1, 2018, 2:00 PM (CST) Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) solicits information and pricing which will enable SJRA to determine the best valued contractor, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 49 of the Texas Water Code. SJRA reserves the right to reject or accept any proposal and award to the most advantageous proposal received. Local, minority, and small contractors are encouraged to apply. Sealed Responses will be received at: Gilbert C. Garza, CPSM, CPPO Senior Buyer San Jacinto River Authority General and Administration Building Purchasing Department 1577 Dam Site Road Conroe, TX 77304 All responses shall be received prior to 2:00 PM. (CST), Thursday, February 1, 2018. All responses received after that time will be rejected. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS Solicitation Documents may be downloaded from the Owners website at www.sjra.net without charge. The SJRA reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to waive informalities and irregularities. DISTRICT SOLICITING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR INVESTIGATION OF AN ANNUALLY RECONCILED MULTI-YEAR PERMITTING CONCEPT The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from Professional Engineering Consultant(s) to provide necessary professional consulting services required to evaluate an annually reconciled multi-year permitting concept. Statement of qualifications will be accepted no later than February 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Pre-Submittal Conference: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 10:00 AM at 1660 West Bay Area Boulevard, Friendswood, TX 77546 Deadline for Questions and Inquiries: Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 10:00 AM SOQ Submissions Due: Monday, February 19, 2018, 10:00 AM The request for qualifications document may be found at the following website: http://hgsubsidence.org/request-for-qualifications/ REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CM AT RISK AS CONSTRUCTOR SERVICES TO CYNTHIA WARD CITY SECRETARY FOR THE WALLER CITY HALL AND CIVIC CENTER PROJECT WALLER, TEXAS DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 BY 2:00 p.m. The City of Waller invites qualified firms interested in providing pre-construction and Construction Manager at Risk services in connection with the design and construction of the Waller City Hall and Waller Civic Center Renovation projects. No oral explanation in regard to the meaning of the specifications will be made and no oral instruction will be given. Request from interested vendors for additional information or interpretation of the information included in the specifications should be directed in writing to: Cynthia Ward City Secretary Email: cward@wallertexas.com The deadline for receipt of written question shall be 12:00 (Noon), Central Daylight time, Wednesday, February 1, 2018. A full set of the RFQ form can be obtained from the Architect. Requests can be directed to: Corgan Christie Simonton, Administrative Assistant 346-201-6202, Christie.Simonton@corgan.com 20 E Greenway Plaza, Suite 410 Houston, TX 77046 Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495, Attention: Steve Sams, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, until 2:30 p.m. Local Time, Thursday, February 1, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for Construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III (0.6 MGD) to Serve Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495, Harris County, Texas. Scope of Work of the Contract includes the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III (0.6 MGD) to Serve Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495 conference will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. Local Time, at the office of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 495 Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 1 will be received at the office of Van De Wiele & Vogler, Inc., 2925 Briarpark, Suite 275, Houston, Texas 77042 until Friday, February 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM (Local Time), and then publicly opened and read. Scope of Work of the Contract includes the: SADDLE SPUR LANE WATER LINE EXTENSION WITHIN HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS VDW&V PROJECT NO.: 00600-818-1-UTL Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10:30 AM Local Time, at the office of Van De Wiele & Vogler, Inc. Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid conference is NON-MANDATORY. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.civcastusa.com: search Project Number: 00600-818-1-UTL. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download specifications, plans, soils report and environmental reports for this project. There is NO charge to view or download documents.

JANUARY 12-18, 2018 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 31 NOTICE Employment & Training Centers, Inc. (ETC) solicits qualified individuals or firms to provide audit and tax preparation services. Firm selection will be based on firm qualifications and experience, scheduling availability, and price quotations. We intend to contract for one year, with four renewal options. Audit work will be performed during April 2018. Because ETC operates in the government contracting industry, we comply with government procurement and audit requirements. Download the solicitation at http://etchouston.com/audit/. Pre-bid conference on January 24, 2018. Responses are due by noon on February 14, 2018. Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to the Bridgeland Development, LP, on behalf of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 419, will be received in the office of Bridgeland Development, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2018, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the Construction of Bridgeland: First Bend Section 14 Phase 2. 1. Tree Protection Fencing. 2. Grading & Drainage. 3. Concrete Walks. 4. Brick Masonry Entry Signage. 5. Site Furniture. 6. Planting & Irrigation. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Bridgeland Development, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433, on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available to examine without charge in the office of LANDology, 29955 IH 45 North, Shenandoah, Texas 77381, or may be obtained upon payment of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for each electronic set (pdf) and a full size set of drawings. This sum is non-refundable and should be made payable to LANDology. Only money order or cashier s check will be accepted. No personal check will be accepted. A cashier s check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount must accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond and a payment bond, as provided for in the bid documents, for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 will be received at the office of Costello, Inc., 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 450, North Building, Houston, Texas 77042 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 and then publicly opened and read for Water, Sanitary, Force Main & Drainage Improvements for Windrow Section One. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the office of Costello, Inc. at 10:00 a.m. local time on Friday, January 19, 2018. Plans, specifications and bid documents may also be viewed and downloaded free of charge (with the option to purchase hard copies) at the CivCastUSA Website (www.civcastusa.com). Reproduction charges will apply according to CivCastUSA rates. Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 116, Attention Chad Millis, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of Blackline Engineering, LLC, 1616 S. Voss Rd, Suite 850, Houston, Texas, 77057, (832) 431-5959 until 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for: CRABB RIVER ROAD WATER LINE RELOCATION Within Fort Bend County MUD No. 116, Fort Bend County, Texas BE Project No.: 03701.0802.01.UTL Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified or cashier s check, acceptable to the Owner, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Bonds on the forms provided and provide the required insurance certificates within 7 days after the date Contract Documents are received by the Contractor. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.civcastusa.com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download specifications and plans for this project. There is NO charge to view or download documents. Bidding documents may be examined at the above locations or may be obtained by prospective bidders or suppliers upon payment of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00 nonrefundable plus cost of delivery) for each set of documents at the office of Blackline Engineering. Checks should be made payable to Blackline Engineering, LLC. No cash will be accepted. Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. and Friendswood Development Company on Behalf of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495, Attention:, Steve Sams President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of the Engineer, LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, until 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Thursday, February 1, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for Construction of the Katy Crossing Lift Station to Serve Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495 for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. and Friendswood Development Company on Behalf of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495 County, Texas. Scope of Work of the Contract includes the Construction of the Katy Crossing Lift Station conference will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Local Time, at the office of. in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board s judgment will be most advantageous to PULTE HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P. AND FRIENDSWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ON BEHALF OF HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 495 Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161, Attention: Bob Mueller, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, until 10:00 a.m. Local Time, Friday, February 2, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for Construction of the Paving and Appurtenances to Serve El Dorado Clear Lake City Section 13 for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161, Harris County, Texas. Scope of Work of the Contract includes the construction of paving and appurtenances conference will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time, at the office of HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 161 REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS The Houston Parks Board LGC (HPBLGC) is issuing Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) for a construction contract in accordance with the terms set forth in this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code. Houston Parks Board LGC is located at 300 N. Post Oak Lane Houston, TX 77024. Project Name: Sims Bayou Greenway Improvements Segment SI06 Heatherbrook Drive to Buffalo Speedway Submittal Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM local time Project Location: Along Sims Bayou from Heatherbrook Drive to Buffalo Speedway Contact Person: Danny Zirilli, Houston Parks Board, (713) 942-8500 ext. 46 Estimated Construction Budget: Between $6,000,000 and $7,000,000 The work includes but is not limited to: Grading and Drainage, Concrete Sidewalks, Retaining Walls, Gateway Elements, Pedestrian Bridge, Site Furniture, and Planting. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Houston Parks Board LGC, 300 N Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77024 on Wednesday January 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM. A site walk will be held immediately following. Competitive Sealed Proposals addressed to Houston Parks Board LGC will be received at the office of Houston Parks Board LGC, 300 N Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77024 until 10:00 AM Wednesday February 7, 2018. Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. Proposals will be publicly opened and read that same day at 10:00 AM. All interested parties are invited to attend. Plans, specifications, and bid documents are available for download at www.civcastusa. com. Bid package will be available Friday January 12, 2018. Addenda will be posted there as required. The project may contain City of Houston Standard Specifications and Harris County Flood Control District Specifications that are incorporated into Project Manual by reference. These Standard Specifications along with Standard Details may be acquired at no cost on the City s website www.publicworks.cityofhouston.gov/documents and the Harris County Flood Control District website www.hcfcd.org. Proposers shall comply with City of Houston Ordinance 2009-0280 relating to city-wide percentage goals for contracting with Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MWSBE) as indicated in the project manual. A cashier s check or Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount must accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond and payment bond as provided for in the bid documents, for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of 60 days from the date bids are opened. ADVERTISE YOUR LEGAL NOTICES CALL 713-395-9625 ADVERTISE YOUR STORAGE NOTICES CALL 713-395-9625 Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 28, Attention: Mr. John Gordon, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, until 1:30 p.m. Local Time, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for Construction of the Storm Water Pump Station to Serve Mirror Lake for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 28, Brazoria County, Texas. Scope of Work of the Contract includes the construction of the Storm Water Pump Station to Serve Mirror Lake. conference will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. Local Time, at the office of BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 28 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT BID Houston First Corporation requests bids from electrical equipment sellers to provide and deliver fused switches, step down transformers and distribution switchboard as part of the Wortham Theater recovery project. Please visit https://www.houstonfirst.com/do-business for full details. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HOUSTON The City Secretary for City of Houston will receive bids at 900 Bagby, Room P101, Houston, Texas for the following Department of Public Works and Engineering project[s]: Project Name: FY2018 Drainage Rehab Work Orders #4 WBS Number: M-430007-0001-4 Bid Date: January 25, 2018 Project Location: Citywide. The project location and limits will be determined and defined by each work authorization. Project Manager: A. J. Kessinger Phone Number (832) 395-2957 Estimated Construction Cost: $3,000,000.00 Prebid Meeting: Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 10:30am, 20th Floor, Conference Room No. Small Conference Room, 611 Walker Street, Houston, Texas 77002 Bids will be accepted until 10:30 a.m., local time on the Bid Date shown above. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. on the same day in City Council Chambers. All interested parties are invited to attend. Place and date of Bid opening may be changed in accordance with Sections 15-3 (b) (5) and 15-3(b)(6) of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances. Low bidder shall comply with City of Houston Code of Ordinances. All bidders shall comply with Article II, Chapter 15, City of Houston Code of Ordinances. The requirements and terms of the City of Houston Pay or Play Program, as set out in Executive Order 1-7 and Ordinance 2007-0534, are incorporated into these projects for all purposes. All bidders shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Pay or Play Program as they are set out at the time of City Council approval of this Agreement. Project M-430007-0001-4 is subject to the Hire Houston First program, which gives a preference to certain local bidders in award of the contract. For more information, go to: http://www.houstontx.gov/obo/hirehoustonfirst.html Bid documents and drawings may only be obtained electronically at the City s website: http://bidsets.publicworks.houstontx.gov/. Project may contain City of Houston Standard Construction Specifications for Wastewater Collection Systems, Water Lines, Storm Drainage, Street Paving, and Traffic sections that are incorporated into Project Manual by reference. These Standard Specifications, along with Standard Details, may be acquired at no cost on the City s website at: https://edocs.publicworks.houstontx.gov/engineering-and-construction/specifications. html. Bidders should review Document 00210 Supplementary Instructions to Bidders - to determine whether the contract will be a City Street and Bridge Construction or Improvement Contract which requires a current Certificate of Responsibility filed with the Director of Public Works and Engineering no later than three business days prior to Project Bid. A Certificate of Responsibility is a valid Prequalification Approval Letter issued by TxDOT stating that a Bidder is qualified to bid on State Highway improvement contracts pursuant to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Section 9.12, as it may be amended from time-to-time, and Chapter 15, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas. For Project M-430007-0001-4 Bidders shall comply with City Ordinance 2013-0428, Chapter 15, Article V, City of Houston Code of Ordinances, as amended, and City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Procedures. The Lowest Responsible Bidder will be required to demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve a MWSBE participation goal as stated in Document 00800 Supplementary Conditions (Contract Goal) in accordance with Document 00808 Requirements for the City of Houston Program for Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises and Persons with Disabilities Enterprises (PDBE). It is unlawful for any Contractor to contribute or offer any contribution to a candidate for City elective office during a certain period prior to and following a contract award. Bidders should refer to Chapter 18, City of Houston Code of Ordinances for filing requirements and further explanation. 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32 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JANUARY 12-18, 2018 #20 Sealed Bids will be received by Bridgeland Development, L.P. on behalf of Harris County Municipal District No. 419, in the office of Bridgeland Development L.P. (a Howard Hughes Company) 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 10:00am on February 2, 2018, for Construction of Bridgeland Fry Road Median Landscape Improvements. Bridgeland Development office hours are from 8:30am-4:30pm, lunch from 12pm-1pm, Monday-Friday. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for construction of improvements including existing tree removal, new tree installation, irrigation system, bores and sleeves for the irrigation system. Bidders shall submit five (5) copies of the Bid on exact copies of the Bid Form provided. Bid Documents may be examined without charge in the offices of KGA/DeForest Design, LLC, 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 300, Katy, Texas, 77494, or may be obtained upon deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each set. This sum is non-refundable and should be made payable to KGA DeForest Design LLC. Only check or money order will be accepted. A Cashier s Check or Bidder s Bond Payable to Bridgeland Development, L.P. in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid submitted, outlined in the Contract Documents must accompany the Bid. Bidders must have at least five years of confirmed experience on comparable size projects of a similar scope in the Houston Area. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the office of Bridgeland Development L.P. (a Howard Hughes Company), located at 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 The successful bidder receiving contract award must furnish Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) each of the total Contract price. Each such bond shall be executed by a corporate surety duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the competitive bidding laws applicable to municipalities which can be summarized as follows: The contract shall be awarded either to the lowest responsible Bidder or to the Bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the municipality. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive bidding informalities. #21 Hire Houston First Program These procurements are subject to the Hire Houston First Program, which gives a preference to certain local bidders in award of the procurements. For more information, go to: http://www.houstontx.gov/obo/hirehoustonfirst.html Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall Annex, Public Level, 900 Bagby, until 10:30 A.M., on the bid due date, and all bids will be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chamber, Public Level, at 11:00 A. M. All interested parties are encouraged to attend any scheduled pre-bid and/or pre-proposal conference(s). It is the interested party s responsibility to ensure they have secured and thoroughly reviewed all solicitation documents prior to any scheduled conference(s). Interested parties can download all forms, and specifications from the Internet at http://purchasing.houstontx.gov Downloading these documents will ensure all interested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. BID DUE FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Moving & Storage of Household Goods for the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department Strategic Procurement Division S19-L26461 11% MWBE Goal Pre-Bid Conference will be January 22, 2018 at 10:30AM at 611 Walker St, 16th Floor, Conference Room 16A, Houston, Texas 77002. Interested parties may call Roy Korthals at 832-393-8734 or email roy.korthals@houstontx.gov. BID DUE FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Door Replacement and Maintenance Services for Various City of Houston Departments Strategic Procurement Division S19-L26486 11% MWBE Goal Pre-Bid Conference will be January 24, 2018 at 10:30AM at 611 Walker St, 20th Floor, Conference Room 20S, Houston, Texas 77002. Interested parties may call Roy Korthals at 832-393-8734 or email roy.korthals@houstontx.gov. Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Gehan Homes, Ltd., on behalf of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of League City, Texas, will be received at the office of LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, until 10:00 a.m. Local Time, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, and then publicly opened and read for Construction of the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Drainage Facilities to Serve Victory Lakes Section 7B for Gehan Homes, Ltd., on behalf of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of League City, Texas, Galveston County, Texas. Scope of Work of the Contract includes the construction of water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities. conference will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time, at the office of GEHAN HOMES, LTD., ON BEHALF OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2, CITY OF LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids may be submitted either (i) electronically using the CivCast USA ( CivCast ) website (www.civcastusa.com), or (ii) Paper copy in duplicate. Bids will be received by District at the office of the Engineer for the District, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas 77042, and electronic bids delivered via the CivCast website, until 3:30 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the construction of the project: HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 500 RESERVOIR DREDGING TO SERVE TOWNE LAKE 1G Project No. 061-060-00 A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. at the office of the Engineer for the District, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas. Project scope shall dredging of approximately 11,500 CY of silt material and clearing of approximately 12 acres. The project site is located on Harris County Key Map No. 367 S, N. The above described construction will be performed in accordance with plans and specifications and any addenda thereto which may be issued prior to the opening of bids. Plans, specifications and bid documents may be viewed and downloaded free of charge or the option to purchase hard copies on the CivCastUSA Website (www.civcastusa.com). Documents are also available for review at the office of the Engineer or Houston area plan rooms. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier s Check, from a responsible bank in the State of Texas, or a Bid Bond, issued by a surety legally authorized to do business in the State of Texas, equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. Make the Cashier s Check, Certified Check or Bid Bond payable to the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid deemed advantageous to it and waive informalities in bidding. All bids received after the closing time above designated will be returned unopened. INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Board of Directors, Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 171, will be received in the office of BGE, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 10:00 AM, Friday, January 26, 2018, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to Construction of Peek Road in Elyson Street Dedication, Section Two Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer Facilities and Reinforced Concrete Paving for Harris County MUD No. 171, Harris County, Texas. 1. Approx. 2,000 LF of 18-inch through 60-inch storm sewer pipe and 10 x5 storm sewer box and all appurtenances 2. Approx. 2,180 LF of 12-inch C900-DR18 PVC Water Line and all appurtenances 3. Approx. 12,050 SY 8-inch Subgrade Preparation for Reinforced Concrete Pavement 4. Approx. 10,460 SY 8-inch Reinforced Concrete Pavement 5. Approx. 780 SY 2-inch HMAC 6. Site Preparation 7. Storm Water Pollution Control Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of BGE, Inc. Monday, January 22, 2018 at 2:30 PM. Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid conference is MANDATORY and no Bid will be opened unless the bidder or representative was present at the pre-bid conference. 4924-00. each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT HOUSTON S DRINKING WATER The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) sets water quality standards for public drinking water. Samples taken in the Houston Main Public Water System (TX1010013) during October, November, and December 2017 were in compliance and met drinking water standards for bacteria; however, chlorine disinfectant residual levels during these months were below the TCEQ-required minimum standards in more than 5% of the samples taken, triggering this required notice. HOUSTON S DRINKING WATER REMAINS SAFE. There is nothing you need to do. This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified within 24 hours. Houston Water is (1) monitoring chlorine levels at drinking water purification plants and throughout the water system to ensure regulatory compliance. (2) prioritizing field response by defining areas where disinfectant is low. (3) conducting maintenance to optimize water flow. For more information about the nature and significance of this violation, call 311 or 713-837-0311 or email 311@houstontx.gov. Please state that you would like more information regarding this drinking water public notice. This notice is being sent to you by the City of Houston Main Public Water System. State Water System ID#: 1010013. Date distributed: January 2018. Pursuant to federal and state notice requirements, Houston Water is required to notify you that inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Board of Directors, Harris County Improvement District No. 13, will be received in the office of BGE, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 (0.15 MGD Capacity) for Harris County ID No. 13, Harris County, Texas, 1. 20-ft Wide All Weather Access Road 2. 150,000 gpd On-Site Lift Station 3. Emergency diesel power generator 4. 150,000 gpd prefabricated WWTP 5. Chemical Building 6. Electrical System A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held in the office of BGE, Inc., 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77042 at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. 4115-00. each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Harris Publish Your Legal Notices FOR LESS We have your Legal Notices covered! Serving the Houston legal community and surrounding areas for over 45 years Liberty Waller Brazoria Chambers Montgomery Fort Bend Galveston Contact Lenora Black at 713-395-9625 ADVERTISE YOUR LEGAL NOTICES call 713-395-9625 NO. 17-35935-P Testamentary for the Estate of EDITH CARTER ADAMS, Deceased, were issued on January 4, 2018 in Cause No. 17-35935- P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas to: CARLTON WAYNE ADAMS, JR., Independent Executor All claims against the Estate of EDITH CARTER ADAMS, Deceased, should be presented to: J. Steven Weisinger, Attorney at Law, P. O. Box 2666, Conroe, Texas 77305. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 5th day of January, 2018. Larson & Weisinger /s/ J. Steven Weisinger, Attorney for the Estate. NO. 459165 Testamentary for the Estate of ROY HOMER VANN, JR., Deceased, were issued on October 25, 2017 in Cause No. 459165 pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Harris County, Texas to: SHEILA VANN, Independent Executor All claims against the Estate of ROY HOM- ER VANN, JR., Deceased, should be presented to: Larry L. Bailey, Attorney at Law, 207 W. Archer Road, Baytown, Texas 77521. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 8th day of January, 2018. /s/ Larry L. Bailey, Attorney for the Estate. NO. PR-0078275 Testamentary for the Estate of PATRICK BARCLAY HURLEY, Deceased, were issued on December 21, 2017 in Cause No. PR- 0078275 pending in the Probate Court of Galveston County, Texas to: LINDA MCGONIGAL, Independent Executrix All claims against the Estate of PATRICK BARCLAY HURLEY, Deceased, should be presented to: Emily A. Fisher, Attorney at Law, 1100 Rosenberg, Galveston, Texas 77550. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 8th day of January, 2018. Martin, Garza & Fisher, L.L.P. /s/ Emily A. Fisher., Attorney for the Estate. NO. PR-0078278 Testamentary for the Estate of EDWARD FRANCIS STRUEBY, Deceased, were issued on December 21, 2017 in Cause No. PR-0078278 pending in the Probate Court of Galveston County, Texas to: THERESA K. JOHNSON, Independent Executrix All claims against the Estate of EDWARD FRANCIS STRUEBY, Deceased, should be presented to: Emily A. Fisher, Attorney at Law, 1100 Rosenberg, Galveston, Texas 77550. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 4th day of January, 2018. Martin, Garza & Fisher, L. L. P. /s/ Emily A. Fisher, Attorney for the Estate. NO. 462385 Testamentary for the Estate of SALLY C. WISCHERATH, Deceased, were issued on January 8, 2018 in Cause No. 462385 pending in the Probate Court No. 4 of Harris County, Texas to: LAMBERT J. WISCHERATH, III, Independent Executor All claims against the Estate of SALLY C. WISCHERATH, Deceased, should be presented to: Joseph F. Centrich, Attorney at Law, 150 Pine Forest Drive, Suite 303, The Woodlands, Texas 77384. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 10th day of January, 2018. Clausen & Centrich, PLLC /s/ Joseph F. Centrich, Attorney for the Estate.