Competitive bidding and alternative delivery methods for construction.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 15-53
in effectSec. 15-53. - Competitive bidding and alternative delivery methods for construction.
(a) Construction shall generally require a competitive bid process; however, the CPO may choose to conduct a variation of the competitive process as authorized by law, whenever the best interest of the city will be served.
(b) All solicitations for construction projects in excess of the amount set in state law or other amount set forth in the project documents shall include a requirement that, if awarded the work, the vendor shall furnish a performance bond. For purposes of this requirement, "performance bond" means a valid and enforceable bond which is in substantial compliance with the following requirements:
(1) The bond must be executed by a corporate surety authorized by the state board of insurance to conduct insurance business in the State of Texas.
(2) The bond must be payable to the city.
(3) The bond must be conditioned upon the faithful performance of work in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents.
(4) The bond must comply with any special requirements contained in the bid package.
(5) The bond must be accompanied by satisfactory evidence of the authority of the surety's agent to bind the surety by executing the bond.
(Ord. No. 2015-668, § 4(Exh. B), 7-8-2015)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH15CO_ARTIIICOPR_S15-53COBIALDEMECOFetched: 10/26/2026