P-020-170-002A Bridge Crossing and Trail Improvements at Patapsco Valley State Park – Mckeldin Area

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued to procure the goods or services, as specified in this Section 2, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the State of Maryland ("State"): Bridge Crossing and Trail Improvements at Patapsco Valley State Park – Mckeldin Area.

This project is for the construction of a new pedestrian and equestrian bridge crossing of the Patapsco River in the Patapsco Valley State Park, McKeldin Area between Baltimore and Carrol Counties in the State of Maryland.

This is a single award IFB.

Construction of a new precast concrete pedestrian/equestrian bridge structure approximately 105’ in length. The bridge shall be constructed with 5 precast concrete arch culvert sections connected together and supported on spread footings on rock. The bridge sides shall have an architectural fieldstone facing using a concrete form liner. A break-away timber rail 54” high shall be constructed on each side of the bridge to provide for the safety of pedestrians and horses on the bridge structure. Trail restoration and an allowance for tree planting are also included.

The Contractor shall coordinate the work with the DGS Inspector and the DNR Facility Manager.

The Contractor shall complete all construction work (both pre-construction activities and construction activities) within **720 consecutive calendar days**, commencing on the start date stated in the Department’s written Notice to Proceed (NTP).

**Submission method:** Submit on emma.maryland.gov under Solicitation Number BPM059427. Pricing is submitted through the eMMA pricing subtab.

A Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Competitive Sealed Bidding method under COMAR 21.05.02. Multiple or alternate Bids will not be accepted.

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

An overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal of 25 percent of the total contract dollar amount, including all renewal option terms, if any, has been established for this procurement. This solicitation includes a VSBE participation Goal of 1%.

Liquidated damages other than MBE are **$1,000 per calendar day**.

Builder's Risk Insurance is not required for this project.

Bids submitted in response to this IFB are irrevocable for the latest of the following: 120 days following the Bid due date and time or the date any protest concerning this IFB is finally resolved.

The Prevailing Wage law applies to all contracts in the amount of $250,000 or more.