Bid guide
How to bid on Avalon at Cypress West sewer and water work for Harris County MUD No. 165
What the district is buying
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165 is seeking a contractor to provide materials, equipment, labor, and supervision for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer facilities in Avalon at Cypress West, Section 9, in Harris County, Texas.
The listed work includes about 2,547 feet of 8-inch water line, 2,567 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer, and 2,943 feet of storm sewer in several sizes, including reinforced concrete box sections. This is a construction opportunity for firms equipped to price and perform underground utility work.
Dates and bid opening
Bids are due Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The listing also gives 11:00 a.m. ET; confirm the applicable local-time deadline in the bid documents.
Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened and publicly read at BGE, Inc.’s office and through Microsoft Teams. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is planned, but its details are not provided here.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB is suited to construction contractors with relevant experience in water distribution lines, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer installation. The storm sewer work includes multiple pipe sizes and 6-by-7-foot and 7-by-7-foot reinforced concrete box sections.
Review the project plans and specifications to determine whether your crew, equipment, schedule, and subcontractors can cover the full scope.
How to get the bid documents and respond
Open the project on CivCast through the “View original source” option. Viewing is public; register a free CivCast account to download plans and specifications and join the planholders list. Addenda notices are sent through CivCast.
Submit a sealed bid in duplicate to the Board of Directors, Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165, at BGE, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77042, or submit electronically through CivCast, as the project directs. Follow the bid documents for the required submission method and contents.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Read the plans, specifications, and every addendum before pricing. Check quantities, pipe sizes, appurtenances, and the reinforced concrete box sections, and make sure your estimate accounts for the materials, equipment, labor, and supervision identified in the invitation.
Build in time to check your bid for completeness and submit it before the stated closing time. If you plan to attend the opening, note that bids will be publicly read at BGE’s office and through Microsoft Teams.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Harris County MUD No. 165; the original posting controls.