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NOTICE TO BIDDERSHire 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.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend any scheduled pre-bid and/or pre-proposal conference(s). Unless other wise specified, all conference(s) will be held at 901 Bagby, Hous-ton, TX 77002 in the basement of City Hall. 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 https://purchasing.houstontx.gov/. Downloading these documents will ensure all interested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. Interested parties can call (832) 393-8762 for additional information.

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INVITATION TO BIDDERSSealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County MUD No. 82, will be received at the

office of Van De Wiele & Vogler, Inc., 2925 Briarpark, Suite 275, Houston, Texas 77042, until Friday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m. (Local Time) and then publicly opened and read.

Scope of Work of the Contract includes the:

CLEARING AND GRUBBING TO SERVEBRECKENRIDGE FOREST, SECTIONS 11 AND 13

WITHIN HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 82HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

VDW&V PROJECT NO.: 05911-011-1-CLG

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 are on file at the following location: Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com: search

05911-011-1-CLG. 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.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregulari-ties 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 the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project.

INVITATION TO BIDDERSSealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Cimarron Municipal Utility District will be received

at the office of Van De Wiele & Vogler, Inc., 2925 Briarpark, Suite 275, Houston, Texas 77042 until Friday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m., Local Time, and then publicly opened and read.

Scope of Work of the Contract includes the:

KINGSLAND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PHASE IIWITHIN CIMARRON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXASVDW&V PROJECT NO.: 14300-861-2-OTH

Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on March 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. 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 MANDATORY, and no Bid will be opened unless the bidder or representative was present at the pre-bid conference

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 are on file at the following location: Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com: search

14300-861-2-OTH. 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.


INVITATION TO BIDDERSSealed bids addressed to Bridgeland Development, LP on behalf of Harris County Mu-

nicipal Utility District No. 418, will be received in the office of Bridgeland Development, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 23, 2016, 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 Regional Lift Station No. 2 Expansion and Bridgeland Wastewater Treatment Plant 30-inch Force Main Extension.”

Scope of Project:

1. Partial Demolition of Existing HCMUD No. 418 Regional Lift Station No.2.2. Construction of HCMUD No. 418 Regional Lift Station No. 2 Expansion including

pumps, force main, site improvements, controls, electrical, and appurtenances.3. Approx. 560 LF of 30-inch Force Main4. Approx. 160 LF of 20-inch Force Main5. Approx. 145 LF of 12-inch Force Main6. Modifications to existing drum screen at HCMUD 418 WWTP

A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Bridgeland Develop-ment, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 3:00 p.m.

Plans, specifications and bid documents are available at www.civcastusa.com; search 3215-00.

A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must accom-pany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, a pay-ment bond and a maintenance 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.




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). Unless other wise specified, all conference(s) will be held at 901 Bagby, Hous-ton, TX 77002 in the basement of City Hall. 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 https://purchasing.houstontx.gov/. Downloading these documents will ensure all inter-ested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. Interested parties can call (832) 393-8762 for additional information.

BIDS DUE – March 24, 2016Spheres, Reflective Glass Beads for City of Houston’s Airport System, S06-S25627 – 0% MWBE Goal - Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 08, 2016 at 1:30 PM at 901 Bagby, SPD Conference Room 2.

BIDS DUE – March 31, 2016Parts Immersion Cleaning Services for City of Houston’s Various Departments, S74-L25655 – 11% MWBE Goal - Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 10:30 AM at 901 Bagby, SPD Conference Room 2.

INVITATION TO BIDDERSSealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Hobby Area Management District will be received

at the office of Clark Condon Associates at 10401 Stella Link Rd, Houston, Texas 77025 at the front desk, until 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Tuesday March 29, 2016, and then publicly opened and read for “Broadway Street Landscape Improvement Project” for Hobby Area Management District.

Scope of Work of the Contract includes landscape improvements ranging from planting, irrigation, hardscape pavers, decomposed granite, landscape lighting and street light founda-tions.

Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday March 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time, at the office of Clark Condon Associates at 10401 Stella Link Rd, Houston, Texas 77025. 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.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified 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 10 days after the date of notice of award.

Copies of the specifications, drawings and other contract documents are available at the office of Landscape Architect, Clark Condon 10401 Stella Link Rd Houston, TX 77025, for a nonrefundable $75.00 fee. Please call, 713-871-1414, for availability prior to pick-up.


INVITATION TO BIDDERSSealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Board of Directors, Harris County Water Control

& Improvement District (HCWCID) No. 96, will be received in the office of Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 2:00 PM, Monday, March 14, 2016, 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 Harris County Flood Control Unit P133-00-00, Harris County, Texas,”

Scope of Project:

1. Regrading approx. 320 LF of drainage channel P133-00-00 and side slopes with the installation of approx. 1,060 CY of 18-inch rip rap.

Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. There will be no pre-bid meeting associated with this project.Plans, specifications and bid documents are available at www.civcastusa.com, search:

96108-61.A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must ac-

company 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.

INVITATION TO BIDDERSSealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District (MUD)

No. 287, Attention Board of Directors, will be received at the office of Brown & Gay Engi-neers, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042, until 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Friday, March 11, 2016, and then publicly opened and read for the furnishing of all mate-rial, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the “Construction of Peek Road Phase 1 Storm Drainage System and Reinforced Concrete Paving for Harris County MUD No. 287, Harris County, Texas,”

Scope of Work of the Contract includes:

1. Approx. 3,924 LF of 24-inch RCP to 6-foot by 4-foot RCB storm sewer pipe and all appurtenances

2. Approx. 19,441 SY of 7-inch reinforced concrete pavement 3. Approx. 12,286 LF of reinforced concrete curb4. Approx. 1,478 SY of 2-inch HMAC

Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. There will be no pre-bid conference associated with this project.

Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com: search 2631-00. There is NO charge to view or download documents.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable to the Owner, in an amount of 5 percent of the total amount bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids.

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CITY OF HOUSTONThe City Secretary for City of Houston will receive bids at 900 Bagby, Room P101, Houston, Texas for the following General Services Department project(s):

Project Name and Number: HPL – Jones Library 5th Floor Build-out E-000219Project Description: Construction build-out of the Jones Library 5th Floor

into office suites. The scope includes, but not limited to, interior works, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, floor, wall and ceiling finishes, coordination of workstations, IT and security.

Bid Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016Project Location: 500 McKinney St, Houston TX 77002Project Manager: Parker Le / 832-393-8075Estimated Construction Cost: $ 375,000Pre-bid Meeting: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 at 11:00 am 500 McKinney St, Houston TX 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 at 900 Bagby, Room P112. 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 (City Code).

Request for bid documents and drawings should be sent to [email protected]. Addenda will be distributed at no cost to those who are registered plan holders with the City.

The Projects may contain City of Houston Standard Specifications for Wastewater Collec-tion Systems, Water Lines, Storm Drainage, and Street Paving sections that are incorporated into bid documents by reference. These standard specifications along with standard details may be acquired at no cost on the City’s website http://documents.publicworks.houstontx.gov/document-center/specifications/index.htm

This bid is subject to “Hire Houston First” as set out in Chapter 15, Article XI City Code. 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 (Chapter 18 City Code). Contractor will be required to comply with Anti- discrimination provisions (Chapter 15, Article II City Code), Pay or Play Program (Executive Order 1-7 and Ordinance 2007-0534), and the Minority, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Small Business Enterprise requirements (Chapter 15, Articles V and VI City Code and Executive Order 1-2).Dated: (Publish Friday, 2/26/2016 and Friday, 3/4/2016) Anna RussellCity Secretary

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CITY OF HOUSTONThe City Secretary for City of Houston will receive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and proposals at 900 Bagby, Room P101, Houston, Texas for the following General Services De-partment project(s):

Project Name and Number: City Hall & City Hall Annex Electrical Switchgear SystemsD-000189-0001-4 and D-000203-0001-4

Project Description: The City of Houston Municipal Building and the City of Houston Annex main electrical service gear is obso-lete, deteriorating, and damaged; as such has become logistically unsupportable for both buildings.

The project addresses a complete electrical service and distribution system modernization and replacement. The scope of work will consider, but not be limited to; general condition assessment of all equipment (transformers, buck-boost transformers, motor control centers, switchboards, and breakers) subsequent to a thorough engineering briefing and design package re-view. The project includes the construction/installation of switchgear equipment and all additional architectural and construction assemblies required. The scope shall also include trouble shooting existing facility conditions which may adversely impact scheduled installations and operation of existing and new equipment. It is essential that the Construction Manager at Risk team shall be a highly organized and detail oriented firm which under-stands the complexity of scheduling and coordinating installations during City Hall ongoing operations.

Qualification Submittal Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016Proposal Submittal Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016Project Location: 900 and 901 Bagby Street Project Manager: Gilberto Lopez

Phone Number (832) 393-8122Estimated Construction Budget: $ 2,200,000.00Pre-submittal Meeting: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St., 2nd FloorPre-proposal Meeting: Tuesday March 29, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St., 2nd Floor

The City of Houston intends to utilize the Construction Manager at Risk process as autho-rized in Chapter 2267, Texas Government Code for the above procurement.

The Contractor will be selected in a two-step process. In step one; the Proposer’s SOQ will be ranked based on the criteria set out in RFQ/RFP. After reviewing the Proposers’ quali-fications, the City will finalize the rankings. The City may short-list the Proposers that will participate in step two. The City will notify the short-listed Proposers and require they submit a proposal in accordance with the RFQ/RFP.

SOQ and Proposals will be accepted until 10:30 a.m., local time on the respective date(s) shown above. SOQs and/or Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. SOQs and Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. on the same day at 900 Bagby, Room P112. All interested parties are invited to attend. Place and date of SOQ or Proposal opening may be changed in accordance with Sections 15-3 (b) (5) and 15-3(b) (6), City of Houston Code of Ordinances (City Code).

Request for bid documents and drawings should be sent to [email protected]. Addenda will be distributed at no cost to those who are registered plan holders with the City.

This procurement is subject to “Hire Houston First” as set out in Chapter 15, Article XI, City Code. It is unlawful for any Contractor to contribute or offer any contribution to a can-didate for City elective office during a certain period prior to and following a contract award. (Chapter 18, City Code). Contractor will be required to comply with Anti-discrimination pro-visions (Chapter 15, Article II, City Code), Pay or Play Program (Executive Order 1-7 and Or-dinance 2007-0534), and the Minority, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Small Business Enterprise requirements (Chapter 15, Articles V and VI, City Code and Executive Order 1-2).Dated: (Publish Friday 02/26/2016 and 03/04/2016)Anna Russell, City Secretary

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REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALSThe San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) will receive Competitive Sealed Proposals for the fol-lowing Woodlands Division Project:

Project Number: RFCSP #16-031 Project Name: Water Plant No. 2. Ground Storage Tank Nos. 1 & 2 Rehabilitation Project Description: Rehabilitation of Ground Storage Tanks at Plant No. 2 Pre-Proposal Mtg, non-mandatory: March 9, 2016, 10:00 AM @ 2436 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2016, 2:00 PMEstimated Construction Cost: $160,000.00

Sealed Proposals will be received at:

Grady B. GarrowSan Jacinto River Authority

General and Administration Building Purchasing Department

1577 Dam Site RoadConroe, TX 77304

prior to 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, March 17, 2016. All proposals received after that time will be returned in the condition they were received.

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2015, at 10:00 AM (CST), at the San Jacinto River Authority Woodlands Office, located at 2436 Sawdust Rd., The Woodlands, Texas 77380.

COPIES OF RFP DOCUMENTSProposal Documents may be downloaded from the Owners website at www.SJRA.net

without charge. The SJRA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and ir-

regularities.

INVITATION TO BIDSealed bids, in duplicate will be received by CC Telge Road, L.P., on behalf of Harris

County Municipal Utility District No. 416 at the office of the Engineer for the Developer, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the construction of the project:

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 416WILLOWCREEK RANCH NORTH DETENTION BASIN, PHASE ONE

PROJECT NO. 081-007-00-35 DST (I)

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the office of the Engineer for the Developer, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas.

Project consists of clearing and grubbing of approximately 15 acres; excavation of approxi-mately 75,000 CY of earthen material to be placed, graded and compacted on-site; and instal-lation of approximately 915 LF of 30”-60” RCP storm sewer. The project site is located on Harris County Key Map No. 287-Z.

The above described construction will be performed in accordance with plans and speci-fications 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 advanta-geous to it and waive informalities in bidding. All bids received after the closing time above designated will be returned unopened.

CAUSE NO: 2015-02900CITATION BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF TEXASCOUNTY OF HarrisTO HATHAWAY, DARRELLAND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, RESPONDENT(S)

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If You or your attorney do not file a writ-ten answer with the Clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next follow-ing the expiration of 42 days after you were served this citation and ORIGINAL PETITION, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Petition of ROGERS, TIMOTHY AND ROGERS, LEONI Petitioner, was filed in the 311TH District Court of Harris County, Texas, on the 19TH day of JANUARY, 2015. Against Respondent, HATHAWAY, DARRELL, num-bered, 2015-02900 and entitled “In the Interest of “ BRAXTON GARCIA HATHAWAY, A child (or children). The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION FOR TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD. The date and place of birth of the child (children) who is (are) subject of the suit BRAXTON GARCIA HATHAWAY MALE; 12/24/1999;

“THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS SUIT TO ENTER ANY JUDGMENT OR DECREE IN THE CHILD’S (CHILDREN’S) INTEREST WHICH WILL BE BIND-ING UPON YOU INCLUDING THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RE-LATIONSHIP, THE DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR WITH AUTHORITY TO CONSENT TO THE CHILD’S (CHILDREN’S) ADOPTION.”

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT AT HOUSTON TEXAS ON THIS THE 06TH Day of JANUARY, 2015.CHRIS DANIEL,DISTRICT CLERKHarris County, Texas201 Caroline, Houston, TX 77002PO Box 4651 Houston, TX 77210KATHERINE CANTU, Deputy

ADVERTISEMENT FOR DESIGN-BUILD SERVICESThe City Secretary for City of Houston will receive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) at 900 Bagby, Room P101, Houston, Texas for the following General Services Department project(s):

Project Name: Environmental Health Administration Building Renovation

Project Description: Environmental Health Administration Building Reno-vation.

The existing Environmental Health Administration

Building is located at 7411 Park Place Blvd. in Hous-ton, Texas. Built in 1981, this 1-story building will be renovated in different areas to address several of the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) deficiencies. The renovation will include, but not be limited to, HVAC system repair, foundation repair, asbestos abatement, weatherproofing/roofing repair, fire alarm system and egress lighting, update public restrooms, remove carpet, replace with VCT, replace water fountains, replace rub-ber cove base, and others.

Qualification Submittal Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016Project Location: 7411 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087 Project Manager: Parker Le / (832) 393-8075Estimated Construction Budget: $ 1.2 MPre-submittal Meeting: Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m. City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, 2nd Floor Conf. Room,

Houston TX 77002

The City of Houston intends to utilize the Design-Build process as authorized in Chapter 2269, Texas Government Code for the above procurement.

SOQ will be accepted until 10:30 a.m., local time on the date shown above. SOQs received after that time will not be accepted. SOQs will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. on the same day at 900 Bagby, Room P112. All interested parties are invited to attend. Place and date of SOQ opening may be changed in accordance with Sections 15-3 (b) (5) and 15-3(b) (6), City of Houston Code of Ordinances (City Code).

RFQs will be available beginning on February 26, 2016 at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, and 2nd Floor and at hhtp://houstontx.gov/generalservices. Addenda will be distributed at no cost to those who are registered RFQ holders with the City.

This procurement is subject to “Hire Houston First” as set out in Chapter 15, Article XI, and City Code. It is unlawful for any Contractor to contribute or offer any contribu-tion to a candidate for City elective office during a certain period prior to and following a contract award. (Chapter 18, City Code). Contractor will be required to comply with Anti-discrimination provisions (Chapter 15, Article II, City Code), Pay or Play Program (Executive Order 1-7 and Ordinance 2007-0534), and the Minority, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Small Business Enterprise requirements (Chapter 15, Articles V and VI, City Code and Executive Order 1-2).Dated: (Publish Friday February 26, 2016 and March 4, 2016) Anna Russell, City Secretary

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSUPTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Project Name: Westheimer Road Sanitary Sewer ImprovementsBids Due: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 – 10:00am

Sealed Bids in duplicate addressed to Uptown Development Authority (UDA) will be re-ceived at Uptown Houston offices, located at 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1700, Houston, Texas 77056, until 10.00 A.M., Tuesday, April 12, 2016, and at that time read publicly, for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the installation of 12-inch sanitary sewer along Westheimer Road from Post Oak Boulevard to IH-610, and 42-inch sanitary sewer microtunnel across Westheimer Road at Post Oak Boulevard. A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total amount bid must accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance and payment bond as provided in the contract documents for the full amount of the contract.

Scope of Project: Westheimer Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements project will include but not limited to the following:

1. Abandonment of existing 10-inch sanitary sewer, and installation of approximately 860 linear feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer, including service lines, connection and manholes. Work to be completed by trenchless construction.

2. Installation of approximately 210 linear feet of 42-inch sanitary sewer. Work to be completed by microtunnel.

3. All work to be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am only; Saturday, midnight to 10:00 am only, and Sunday, midnight to 10:00 am only.

4. The project includes concrete pavement restoration, tree protection, storm water pollution prevention and traffic control, in relation to the construction of sanitary sewer.

The engineer’s estimated cost of this project is approximately $1,700,000.00. A portion

of the project costs are eligible for federal funding and thus, the contract will include all the requirements necessary for federal funding.

Bidders shall comply with City Ordinance 95-336 and Exec Order No. 1-2, and City of Houston Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance Division Minority/Women/Disadvan-taged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) Procedures. The successful bidder will be required to make good faith efforts to achieve a MBE participation goal of 12% and SBE participation goal of 6%.

The UDA may award the contract for the project to the most responsible bidder who, in the judgment of the UDA, will be most advantageous to the Authority and results in the best and most economical completion of the project.

Contract Documents and drawings may be obtained from Lockwood, Andrews, & New-nam, Inc., the Design Engineer, 2925 Briarpark Dr., Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77042 for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 per DVD commencing on March 9, 2016. The contractor shall call Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. at 713-266-6900 prior to picking up the drawings. Contract documents and drawings may be examined at the plan rooms of A.G.C., Dodge, and the Construction Information Network. UDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept any bid with similar work experience or waive informalities in bidding. All bids received after the closing time designated will be returned unopened.

A MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE will be conducted at UDA’s offices, located at 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1700, Houston, Texas 77056, on March 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

PROPOSAL NOTICE FOR HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SOUTHEAST CAMPUSEASTSIDE STUDENT CENTER AND WORKFORCE BUILDINGS

Turner Construction Company, (Turner) as Construction Manager-at-Risk for HCC, in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269.255 is soliciting proposals from subcontractors (including SBE firms) for the construction of Houston Community College Southeast Campus Student Center Building & Workforce Manufacturing Building.

The Student Center Building includes 18,337 sf of construction of a new building located at 6815 Rustic St, Houston, TX 77087. The work includes: Security System ONLY.

The Workforce Manufacturing Building includes 26,111 sf of construction of a new build-ing located at 301 N. Drennan St., Houston, TX. The work includes: Security System ONLY.

The electronic security systems shall integrate with HCC’s existing CISCO Physical Ac-cess Management System.

Proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m. CST on Monday 3/14/16, at the offices of Turner Construction Company, 4263 Dacoma Street, Houston, TX, 77092, phone (713) 840-8441, or via fax (713) 840-8365 to the attention of Toni Cromer.

There will be no public opening of proposals. After receipt of proposals, Turner will conduct its evaluation of the subcontractor proposals in relation to the project requirements and will select the proposal(s) that offer(s) the best value to HCC, in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269.256.

Turner Construction Company, is committed to meeting HCC’s SBE goal set at 35% participation for this project. SBE forms, schedules and statements, as required by the package documents, shall accompany each proposal that is submitted. PROPOSALS SUB-MITTED WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION AND IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED MAY BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.

Drawings and Specifications may be reviewed at:Turner Construction Company, 4263 Dacoma, Houston, TX, 77092, (713) 840-8441.

For access to electronic documents via BuildingConnected, contact Toni Cromer ([email protected]).

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.

INVITATION TO BIDSealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Fresh Water Supply District

No. 61, will be received at the office of the District, 13205 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress, Texas 77429, until 10:00 A.M., March 22, 2016, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of the following work:

Hastings Green WWTP Trunk Line Rehabilitation Phase 2Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 61, Harris County, Texas;Project No. 120-11874-000-400

A mandatory pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the office of Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 61, 13205 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress, Texas 77429, on March 15, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. No person may represent more than one bidder at the pre-bid conference. If a person claims to represent more than one bidder at the pre-bid conference, the bid of each bidder so represented will be returned un-opened. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of total base bid. If certified or cashier’s check is used as bid security, check must be drawn on a responsible bank located in the State of Texas and made payable to Owner only.

Drawings, specifications and bid documents may be obtained from www.civcastusa.com, search Hastings Green WWTP Trunk Line Rehabilitation Phase 2 – ID 24170-120-11874-000. It is the responsibility of the contractor bidding the project to ensure the accuracy of the reproduction of all bid documents and construction drawings. This responsibility in-cludes, but is not limited to, proper scaling, paper width and length, etc. Failure to do so may result in errors in the unit bid quantities and/or bid amounts.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor defects and to reject any or all bids. In case of the lack of clarity or ambiguity in prices, the Owner reserves the right to accept the most advantageous or reject the bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Attention: The District may not accept this bid until it has received from the bidder a completed, signed, and notarized TEC Form 1295 complete with a certificate number assigned by the Texas Ethics Commission (“TEC”), pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2252.908 and the rules promulgated thereunder by the TEC. The undersigned understands that failure to provide said form complete with a certificate number assigned by the TEC will result in a non-conforming bid and will prohibit the District from considering this bid for acceptance. To complete and submit Form 1295 and generate the Certification of Filing, please visit the Texas Ethics Commission’s website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us.

INVITATION TO BIDSealed 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 Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 449, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas 77042, and electronic bids delivered via the CivCast website, until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the construction of the project:

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 449WATER DISTRIBUTION AND STORM WATER FACILITIES TO SERVE

VENTANA GROVES DRIVE STREET DEDICATION, SECTION 1PROJECT NO. 111-045-45 DST (J)/DEV (L)

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 2:30p.m., at the office of the Engineer for the District, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Hous-ton, Texas.

The project shall included the installation of approximately 2,030 LF of 12” PVC water line; and 1,435 LF of 24”-30” RCP storm sewer. The project site is located on Harris County Key Map No. 445 B&F.




REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALSThe San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) will receive Competitive Sealed Proposals for the following Woodlands Division Project:

Project Number: RFCSP #16-041 Project Name: Dewatering Building HVAC Modifications Project Description: Modifications to Dewatering Building Pre-Proposal Mtg, non-mandatory: March 16, 2016, 10:00 AM @ GRP Building #1,

6627 Longmire Rd, Conroe, TX 77304Proposal Due Date: March 24, 2016, 2:00 PMEstimated Construction Cost: $75,000.00

Sealed Proposals will be received at:

Grady B. GarrowSan Jacinto River Authority

General and Administration Building Purchasing Department

1577 Dam Site RoadConroe, TX 77304

prior to 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, March 24, 2016. All proposals received after that time will be returned in the condition they were received.

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:00 AM (CST), at the San Jacinto River Authority GRP Office, located at 6627 Longmire Rd., Conroe, Texas 77304.

COPIES OF RFP DOCUMENTSProposal Documents may be downloaded from the Owners website at www.SJRA.net

without charge. The SJRA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and ir-

regularities.

GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER/HOUSTON INFUSION (RFP)Houston First Corporation request proposals from professional artist capable of designing,fabricating and installing original, creative visual works of art in the George R. Brown

Convention Center and the newly constructed Partnership Tower.RFP documents are available online at www.houstonfirst.com/do-business. Questions

should be submitted by e-mail to [email protected].

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICESThe City Secretary for City of Houston will receive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) at 900 Bagby, Room P101, Houston, Texas for the following General Services Department project(s):

Project Name and Number: New Public Works and Engineering (PWE) NE Quadrant Building

Project Description: Demolition of old and construction of a new PWE NE Quadrant Building. New facility shall be approximately 30,000 square feet, and designed to enhance adjacen-cies and circulation between the divisions. There will be administrative offices, locker rooms, break rooms, bathrooms, conference rooms, auditorium, and support functions. Site improvements will include landscaping, parking, storm water detention if required, fencing, and a back-up generator. In addition a master plan of the entire site shall be developed with the new PWE NE Quadrant Building as Phase I of the plan.

Qualification Submittal Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016Project Location: 718 E. Burress St.Project Manager: Obioma Nwakanma / 832.393.8130Estimated Construction Budget: $12,000,000.00Pre-submittal Meeting: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, 2nd Floor Conf. Room

SOQ will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., local time on the date shown above. SOQs received

after that time will not be accepted. RFQs will be available beginning on February 29, 2016 at http://www.houstontx.gov/

generalservices/Advertisements . Addenda will be distributed at no cost to those who are registered RFQ holders with the City.

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. (Chapter 18, City of Houston Code of Ordinances (City Code)). Contractor will be required to comply with Anti-discrimination provisions (Chapter 15, Article II, City Code), Pay or Play Program (Executive Order 1-7 and Ordinance 2007-0534), and the Minority, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Small Business Enterprise requirements (Chapter 15, Articles V and VI, City Code and Executive Order 1-2).Dated: (Publish February 26 and March 4, 2016) Anna Russell, City Secretary

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSSPRING ISD – EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

The Spring Independent School District will receive bids from subcontractors for work at the Early College Academy Renovation. The work includes, but is not limited to interior demolition, concrete saw cutting, fireproofing, doors/frames/hardware, millwork, insulation, roof patch, elevator upgrades, metal studs/drywall, flooring, acoustical ceiling, paint, specialties, kitchen equipment, fencing, fire sprinkler, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, security system, audio/visual. Proposals are due no later than Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at 5:00PM. Proposals should be faxed to (713) 222-1414, emailed to [email protected] or mailed/delivered to the Balfour Beatty office, located at 4321 Directors Row, Houston, TX 77092. Spring ISD Early College Academy Renovation is located at 14450 TC Jester, Houston, TX 77014. The plans and specifications will be available beginning Monday, February 29th, 2016 and may be obtained on SmartBidNet and in Balfour Beatty’s viewing room located at 4321 Directors Row, Houston, TX 77092. Any questions regarding documents are to be emailed to Jennifer Williams, BBC Estimator, at [email protected] or faxed to (713) 222-1414. A pre-proposal conference and walk-thru will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the future Early College Academy located at 14450 TC Jester, Houston, TX 77014. For additional information regarding this project please contact Jennifer Williams with Balfour Beatty Construction at [email protected].

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSCITY 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: Water Line Replacement in Pine Forest AreaWBS Number: S-000035-0202-4Bid Date: March 31, 2016Project Location: The project is generally bound by W. Tidwell on the

north, Pinemont on the south, Arrowpoint on the east and Rosslyn on the west.

Project Manager: Mumtaz Baig, P.E. Phone Number (832) 395-2309Estimated Construction Cost: $3,710,480.00Prebid Meeting: Monday, March 14, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., 15th Floor,

Conference Room No. 1546, 611 Walker, Houston, Texas 77002

Project Name: Water Line Replacement in Langwood AreaWBS Number: S-000035-0208-4Bid Date: March 31, 2016Project Location: The project is generally bounded by: W. 43rd on the

north, Jim on the south, Antoine on the east and Lang on the west.

Project Manager: Mumtaz Baig, P.E. Phone Number (832) 395-2309Estimated Construction Cost: $3,408,235.00Prebid Meeting: Monday, March 14, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., 15th Floor,


Project Name: Panel Replacement FY 2016WBS Number: N-321038-0014-4Bid Date: March 24, 2016Project Location: Major thoroughfares and arterials throughout the City

of HoustonProject Manager: Rowaidah Ayoub, P.E. Phone Number (832) 395-2206Estimated Construction Cost: $3,400,000.00Prebid Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., 14th Floor,

Conference Room No. 14-B, 611 Walker, Houston, Texas 77002

Project Name: Garden Oaks and Shepherd Park (Central) Drainage and Paving

WBS Number: M-000285-0001-4Bid Date: March 24, 2016Project Location: The project is generally bound by Ella Boulevard on the

west, N. Shepherd Drive on the east, Janisch Road on the north and Judiway Street on the south.

Project Manager: Jeffrey T. Hall, P.E Phone Number (832) 395-2325Estimated Construction Cost: $17,969,716.00Prebid Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., 16th Floor,


Project Name: Wastewater Process Unit Cleaning and EvaluationWBS Number: R-000265-0142-4; File No. WW5210Bid Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016Project Location: Within City of Houston LimitsProject Manager: Tika Gautam, P.E. (Phone Number: 832-395-5006) [email protected] Budget Amount: $5,000,000.00Prebid Meeting: Tuesday, March 08, 2016, at 9:00 AM-CST, in Room

227 at 4545 Groveway, Houston, Texas 77087.Project Name: Clearing and Grubbing Work Order for LDWLWBS Number: S-000701-0039-4Bid Date: March 24, 2016Project Location: Various locations to be determined by each Work Order

(City of Houston, Extra Territorial Jurisdictions, and Strategic Partnership Agreements)

Project Manager: Kevin Tran, P.E. Phone Number (832) 395-2242Estimated Construction Cost: $980,000.00Prebid Meeting: Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., 15th Floor,


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 S-000035-0202-4, S-000035-0208-4, N-321038-0014-4, M-000285-0001-4, R-000265-0142-4 and S-000701-0039-4, are subject to the Hire Houston First program, which gives a preference to certain local Bidders in award of the contract. For more informa-tion, go to: http://www.houstontx.gov/obo/hirehoustonfirst.html.

For Project S-000701-0039-4 access to the project site is restricted. Attendance at the Prebid Meeting is the only opportunity for Bidders to see the existing conditions of the site prior to Bid Date.

Bid documents and drawings may only be obtained electronically at the City’s web-site: http://bidsets.publicworks.houstontx.gov/.

Projects may contain City of Houston Standard Construction Specifications for Wastewa-ter 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:

http://documents.publicworks.houstontx.gov/document-center/cat_view/88-engi-neering-and-construction/92-specifications/208-division-02-16-standard-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 Improve-ment 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 Date. 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 S-000035-0202-4, S-000035-0208-4, N-321038-0014-4, M-000285-0001-4, R-000265-0142-4 and S-000701-0039-4 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 – Supple-mentary 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.Dated: (Publish Friday, March 4, 2016) Anna RussellCity Secretary

INVITATION TO BIDDERSSealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to TIRZ #1- St George Place, Attention Bill Hutz,

President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of Clark Condon, 10401 Stella Link Rd, Houston, Texas 77025, until 2 p.m. Local Time, March 31, 2016, and then publicly opened and read for “McCulloch Drive Landscape Improvements for TIRZ #1 – St George Place, Harris County, Texas”

Scope of Work of the Contract includes the bollards, fencing, tree protection, sidewalk, gates, screen panels, planting and irrigation.

Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on March 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. Local Time, at the office of Clark Condon. 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

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 Clark Condon, 10401 Stella Link Rd, Houston, Texas 77025 by prospective bidders or suppliers upon payment of a non-refundable fee of seventy-five dollars. There is NO charge to view documents in the office of Clark Condon. Checks should be made payable to Clark Condon Associates. No cash will be accepted.





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). Unless other wise specified, all conference(s) will be held at 901 Bagby, Hous-ton, TX 77002 in the basement of City Hall. 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 https://purchasing.houstontx.gov/. Downloading these documents will ensure all inter-ested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. Interested parties can call (832) 393-8762 for additional information.

BIDS DUE – March 24, 2016Chemical, Inorganic Metal Salt Coagulants (Ferric Sulfate) for The City of Houston Department of Public Works & Engineering, S12-S25736 – 2% MWBE Goal - Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM at 901 Bagby, SPD Conference Room 1.

BIDS DUE – March 31, 2016Disposal of Waste Materials from Sewer Cleanouts for The City of Houston Depart-ment of Public Works & Engineering, S74-L25680 – 11% MWBE Goal - Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 1:30 PM at 901 Bagby, SPD Conference Room 2.

BIDS DUE – March 31, 2016Records Archive Solution for The City of Houston Finance Department, S66-T25693 – 0% MWBE Goal - Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM at 901 Bagby, SPD Conference Room 2.

BIDS DUE – March 31, 2016Concrete Panel Replacement for City Streets for The City of Houston Department of Public Works & Engineering, S63-C25711 – 18% MWBE Goal - Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM at 901 Bagby, SPD Conference Room 2.

BIDS DUE – April 07, 2016Paint, Airfield Marking for The City of Houston Airport System, S06-S25661 – 0% MWBE Goal - Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM at 901 Bagby, SPD Conference Room 2.

INVITATION TO BIDSealed 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 Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 500, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas 77042, and electronic bids delivered via the CivCast website, until 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the construction of the project:

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 500WATER DISTRIBUTION, WASTEWATER COLLECTION, STORM WATER

FACILITIES, AND PAVING TO SERVE GREENHOUSE ROAD SEGMENT FIVE, NORTH OF TUCKERTON IN GREENHOUSE ROAD STREET DEDICATION,

SECTION FIVEPROJECT NO. 061-059-00-185 DST (J)/DEV (L)

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 3:30 p.m., at the office of the Engineer for the District, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas.

Project scope consists of clearing and grubbing approximately 30 AC; excavation of ap-proximately 50,000 CY of earthen material to be placed, graded and compacted on-site; and installation of approximately 3,760 LF of 16” PVC water line; 2,425 LF of 8”-12” PVC gravity sanitary sewer; 2,875 LF of 24”-66” RCP storm sewer; and 10,895 SY of 8” concrete pave-ment. The project site is located on Harris County Key Map No. 367 S,N.




INVITATION TO BIDSealed bids, in duplicate will be received by West Harris County Municipal Utility District

No. 21 at the office of the Engineer for the District, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Hous-ton, Texas until 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the construction of the project:

WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE FACILITY NO. 1 EXPANSION

PROJECT NO. 89008-51-07 (I)

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., on-site, at 8350 Fallbrook Drive, Houston, Texas.

Project scope shall include the installation of a new welded steel 420,000 GST; associated protective coatings and applications, associated yard piping and associated electrical protective coatings and application to one 32-foot x 10-foot diameter hydropneumatic tank. The project site is located on Harris County Key Map No. 370 X.




SECTION 1NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals for the Construction of Ultimate Detention Ponds to Serve NewPort Lake Estates, in Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 29 will be received at the office of Edminster Hinshaw Russ & Associates, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas 77042 (Tel. 713/784-4500) until 10:00 AM local time, March 22nd, 2016, and then privately opened. Each bid must be accompanied by certified check or bid bond, duly executed, in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid. Bid Documents will be available online at www.civcastusa.com.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORSNO. 444804

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that Original Let-ters Testamentary for the Estate of JULIE ANN LADOUCER, Deceased, were issued on January 27, 2016 in Cause No. 444804 pending in the Probate Court No. 2 of Harris County, Texas to:

WENDY MAE SPANYARD, Independent Executrix

All claims against the Estate of JULIE ANN LADOUCER, Deceased, should be present-ed to: A. Michael Kahn, Jr., Attorney at Law, P. O. Box 3037, Humble, Texas 77347.All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are re-quired to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 25th day of February, 2016. Hoyt & Kahn /s/ A. Michael Kahn, Jr., Attorney for the Estate.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNO. PR-36165

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GERALD D. FORREST, Deceased, were issued on Sep-tember 25, 2015 in Cause No. PR-36165 pending in the Probate Court No. 3 of Bra-zoria County, Texas to:

JARED W. FORREST,Independent Executor

All claims against the Estate of GERALD D. FORREST, Deceased, should be presented to: Kenneth R. Phillips, Attorney at Law, P. O. Box 2887, Pearland, Texas 77588.All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are re-quired to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 27th day of February, 2016. /s/ Kenneth R. Phil-lips, PC, Attorney for the Estate.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNO. 446145

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOSEPH KENNETH RADER, JR., Deceased, were issued on February 23, 2016 in Cause No. 446145 pending in the Probate Court No. 3 of Harris County, Texas to:

TERESA ELIZABETH BEATY, Independent Executrix

All claims against the Estate of JOSEPH KENNETH RADER, JR., Deceased, should be presented to: Patrick G. Hubbard, Attor-ney at Law, 1525 Lakeville Drive, Suite 133, Kingwood, Texas 77339.All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are re-quired to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 29th day of February, 2016. /s/ Patrick G. Hub-bard, Attorney for the Estate.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNO. PR36430

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that Original Let-ters Testamentary for the Estate of CRAIG ALLEN CORBELL, SR., Deceased, were issued on January 29, 2016 in Cause No. PR36430 pending in the County Court at Law No. 3 of Brazoria County, Texas to:

DONNA TREMONT, Independent Executrix

All claims against the Estate of CRAIG ALLEN CORBELL, SR., Deceased, should be presented to: Donna Tremont, 1719 Buckingham Court, Pasadena, Texas 77504.All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are re-quired to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 29th day of February, 2016. /s/ J. David Little, Attorney for the Estate.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNO. PR-0076538

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that Original Let-ters Testamentary for the Estate of ANN LAURICE SIMS, Deceased, were issued on January 7, 2016 in Cause No. PR-0076538 pending in the Probate Court of Galveston County, Texas to:

GEORGE E. SIMS, JR., Independent Executor

All claims against the Estate of ANN LAURICE SIMS, Deceased, should be pre-sented to: George D. Martin, P.L.L.C., At-torney at Law, 1100 Rosenberg, Galveston, Texas 77550.All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are re-quired to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this 1st day of March, 2016. Martin, Garza & Fisher, L.L.P. /s/ George D. Martin, P.L.L.C., Attor-ney for the Estate.