How to bid on the WWTP Storage Building for Harris County MUD No. 249

What the district is buying

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 is seeking a contractor to build a permanent storage building at its wastewater treatment plant. The work includes foundation, structural, electrical, and plumbing improvements, restroom facilities and utility connections, site work, and cleanup.

This construction IFB may suit firms that can take on building work involving multiple trades and site improvements.

Deadline and bid submission

Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Submit your bid as the project directs before the deadline.

The submission method can vary: some projects accept electronic bids through CivCast, while others open bids at the owner's office. Check the project instructions for the method that applies here.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is relevant to construction contractors with experience coordinating building, foundation, structural, electrical, plumbing, restroom, utility-connection, and site-work tasks. Review the plans and specifications to judge whether your firm can cover the required work directly or with qualified partners.

How to access the bid documents

Open the project on CivCast through the provided “View original source” access step. Project viewing is public, and the owner or engineer manages plans, addenda, and bidding there.

Register for a free CivCast account to download plans and specifications and join the planholders list. Addenda notices come through CivCast, so check for updates as you prepare your bid.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the plans, specifications, and bid instructions closely. Build your estimate around the full scope, including building systems, restroom facilities, utility connections, site work, and cleanup. Confirm which work your team will self-perform and which work needs partners.

Track addenda and make sure your bid reflects any changes. Before submitting, check that you have completed every required bid item and followed the project's stated submission method and deadline.