Channelview Wellness Pod Complex

Construction of Modular Buildings for the Channelview Wellness Complex for the Harris County Office of the County Engineer Questions Due Date: Dec 15th 2023, 12:00 PM CST Contact Information: Jared Abbey, Jared.abbey@pur.hctx.net The Contract shall commence on the date on the Notice to Proceed Letter and shall remain in effect until Inspection and Final Acceptance of all required work for the Project and completion of all required services. The anticipated Contract Term under this IFB is for Two Hundred and Fifty (250) calendar days. The project consists of procuring three medical pods with options for an additional pod, based on the local needs. These pods will be located on the Flukinger Community Center site and will provide health and medical services to the nearby community on a consistent basis and as an immediate response to medical needs when disasters hit. The Channelview Modular Wellness Pod Complex would provide Psychiatric/Mental Health Womens Health Pharm/Lab & Primary Care services to families living near the distressed community. The Channelview Wellness Pod Complex will provide evidence-based, best-practice care in areas where demand cannot be met by local clinicians. This project is part of an integrated approach to recovery Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory; however, Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend to discuss the requirements of the IFB and identify any common questions. Persons with disabilities requiring special/reasonable accommodations should contact the Purchasing Office at (713) 274-4400 at least two (2) days prior to the pre-bid conference Regardless of whether or not Bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference, Bidders are responsible for fully acquainting themselves with the conditions of the Project site (which may include more than one site), as well as those relating to the construction and labor of the Project, and for informing themselves with respect to local labor availability, means of transportation, necessity for security, laws and codes, local permit requirements, wage scales, local tax structure, contractors licensing requirements, availability of required insurance, and other factors that could affect the Work. It the responsibility of each Bidder to fully understand the facilities, difficulties and restrictions which may impact the cost or effort required to complete the Project. All questions submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing via an Addendum. A copy of all questions and answers via Addendum will be published online and/or forwarded in an email to all firms. The County will not be bound by any information conveyed verbally. The submission of a Bid shall constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with the IFB requirements and that without exception, the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work detailed in the Invitation for Bid Documents and that the provided documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work. 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 cashiers 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 cashiers check in lieu of a bid bond, the cashiers check must be physically dropped off in a sealed envelope referencing the Job No. before the due date of this IFB at the address provided on the IFB Cover Sheet. If submitting a cashiers check or certified check instead of a bid bond, Bidders must complete the Bid Check Return Authorization Form (Attachment H) and attach to bid check 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. 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.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
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Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
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Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.