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OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION

INVITATION FOR BID WS1815385036

Issue Date: July 15, 2026 Contract No. 969-H (G)

Stormwater Management Facilities Restoration and Construction at Various Locations

BID RESPONSE DUE DATE:

August 12, 2026

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION

THIS SOLICITATION IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED VENDORS AS A PRIME CONTRACTOR AND INCLUDES AN OVERALL 50% COUNTY-BASED MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (CBMBE) SUPPLIER UTILIZATION

REQUIREMENT.

NO HARD COPY SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MARYLAND GOVERNMENT

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT

For template consistency, the terms “quote,” “offer,” and “bid” may be used interchangeably. The cover page of the solicitation will specify the exact solicitation type.

SOLICITATION KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

Solicitation Name: Stormwater Management Facilities Restoration and Construction at Various Locations

Invitation for Bid: WS1815385036

Contract No. 969-H (G) Solicitation Issue Date: July 15, 2026

Closing Date and Time: August 12, 2026, at 11:59PM Eastern local time

Pre-Bid Conference: July 29, 2026, at 10:00AM Eastern local time

Join:

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Communicate with intent to attend by emailing: eslane@co.pg.md.us

Bids must be submitted in

SPEED:

All proposals shall be submitted electronically in SPEED.

Contractor Registration details are in SPEED.

Frequently Asked Questions are accessible in SPEED.

Procurement Officer: Ebony Lane Department of Public Works & Transportation 9400 Peppercorn, Suite 400 Largo, MD 20774 301-883-3259 eslane@co.pg.md.us

Submission of Questions:

All questions must be submitted through SPEED.

Questions Due By:

July 31, 2026, by 5:00PM Eastern local time. Answers will be posted in SPEED.

Bonding Required:

Yes

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MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS

No. of Pages

Notice to Contractors 3

Part I Instructions to Bidders 27 Attachments – Bid Package

Attachment A Bid Affidavit Attachment B Bidder Statement of Ownership Attachment C Vendor’s Oath and Certification Attachment D Supplier Participation Certification and Acknowledgement Attachment E Supplier Utilization Plan Attachment F Certification of Contractor’s Best Efforts (if applicable) Attachment G Bid Form Attachment H Bid Bond Attachment I Performance Relevancy Questionnaire Attachment J Contractor’s Qualification Questionnaire Attachment K Mid Atlantic Purchasing Team Rider Attachment L Letter of Intent to Perform as a Subcontractor Attachment M First Source and Local Hiring Agreement Attachment N Certificate of Compliance regarding Fair Labor Standards Act Attachment O Certification of Assurance of Compliance Regarding Suspension and Debarment Attachment P Definitions of Certified Businesses

Attachment Q Notification of Certification and Compliance System (CCS) Reporting Requirements

Part II General Terms and Conditions of Contract 80

Part IIA Prevailing Wages (Prince George’s) 2

Part IIB The Supplier Diversity Program 3

Part III Forms

Contract Agreement and Corporate Acknowledgement 5 Performance Bond and Corporate Acknowledgement 4 Payment Bond and Corporate Acknowledgement 4 First Source and Local Hiring Agreement Compliance Report 2 Subcontract Project Participation Statement 1

Certification of Supplier Participation 1 Change Order 2 Unilateral Change Order 2 Contractor’s Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims 1 Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of Liens 1 General Contractor’s Release and Waiver of Liens 2 Notarized Listing of Subcontractors/Suppliers 1 Subcontractor’s and/or Supplier’s Release and Waiver of Liens 1 Indemnification 1

Part IV Specifications, Special Provisions and General Requirements

Section I, Special Provisions 61

Section II, Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation Supplemental Specifications and Provisions 59 Section III Standard Details 20

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT bids will be received by the Prince George’s County, Office of Procurement, for the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Office of Engineering and Project Management through the Speed eProcurement Platform at: SPEED until August 12, 2026, at 11:59PM Eastern local time for the following project:

Stormwater Management Facilities Restoration and Construction at Various Locations

IFB NO. WS1815385036

Contract No. 969-H (G)

1. Contract Documents

Contract documents are only available for download on the following websites:

• SPEED eProcurement Platform https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/leads/search?

anId=AN01496591158 The project can be found by project name of IFB No. WS1815385036.

• eMaryland Marketplace (eMMA). The project can be found by project name or Project ID No.

BPM057430 at Public Solicitations: eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

Bidders are encouraged to register at the eMMA, and SPEED websites to obtain applicable solicitation documents and notifications.

2. Project Description:

The Project scope includes repair and maintenance of existing stormwater management facilities located throughout Prince George’s County. This work will include (but not be limited to) sediment removal, dewatering structure repair and replacement, dam embankment repair, woody vegetation removal and access road restoration.

3. Minimum Qualifications:

The contractor must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience of performing work similar in nature.

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4. The estimated value of the Contract is classified with the letter designation “G” in accordance with the Maryland State Highway Administration Specifications, TC Section 2.01.

(http://apps.roads.maryland.gov/BusinessWithSHA/contBidProp/ohd/constructContracts/CostClassKey.asp) The approximate quantities for major items of work involved are as follows:

Qty Unit Description 80 UD Clearing and Grubbing 40 UD Flashing Arrow Panels 40 UD Temporary Traffic Signs Type III 40 LS Drums for Maintenance of Traffic (200 ea.)

4,000 LF Temporary Orange Construction Fence 60 EA Mobilization at Five Thousand Dollars per Each

2,600 CY Excavation Class 2 10,000 CY Sediment Excavation and Removal, On-site Disposal 65,000 CY Sediment Excavation and Removal, Off-site Disposal 3,000 CY Backfill with On-Site Suitable Material 3,000 CY Borrow Excavation – Non-Structural Fill 3,000 CY Borrow Excavation – Structural Fill 2,400 CY Borrow Excavation – Clay or Capping Material 200 CY Test Pit Excavation

3,000 LF Trimming Existing Ditches 200 CY Class 3 Trench Excavation-Beyond 6’ up to 10’ Depth

2,000 CY Selected Backfill – No. 57Aggregate 1,000 CY Selected Backfill – Crusher Run Aggregate CR-6 400 TON Selected Backfill- Washed Bank Run Gravel 400 TON Selected Backfill – Coarse Sand 400 LF Reinforced Concrete Pipe Class 4 - - 15” Diameter 400 LF Reinforced Concrete Pipe Class 4 - -18” Diameter 400 LF Reinforced Concrete Pipe Class 4 - - 24” Diameter

400 LF High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Dual Wall Pipe - - 15” Diameter

400 LF High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Dual Wall Pipe - - 18” Diameter

400 LF High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Dual Wall Pipe - - 24” Diameter

400 LF Corrugated Aluminized Metal Pipe - - 16 Gauge - - 15” Diameter 400 LF Corrugated Aluminized Metal Pipe - - 16 Gauge - - 18” Diameter 30 EA Standard Concrete End Wall SD30 – 15" to 24” Diameter Pipe 30 EA Standard Concrete End Wall SD30 – 30" to 36” Diameter Pipe

30 EA Standard Concrete End Wall SD 33, Type H - 15” to 24” Dia.

Pipe - per Each

30 EA Standard Concrete End Wall SD 33, Type H – 30" to 36” Dia.

Pipe - per Each

30 EA Standard Storm Drain Yard Inlet 30 EA Standard Storm Drain Yard Inlet Type K 30 EA Standard Storm Drain Yard Inlet Type E (SHA) http://apps.roads.maryland.gov/BusinessWithSHA/contBidProp/ohd/constructContracts/CostClassKey.asp

20 EA Standard Pre-cast Concrete Manhole 48” Dia Up to 6 Foot Depth 60 LF Standard Pre-Cast Manhole 48” Dia – Vertical Extension 20 EA Standard Pre-Cast Conc Manhole 60” Dia – Up to 6 Foot Depth 60 LF Standard Pre-Cast Manhole 60” Dia – Vertical Extension 40 EA Cleaning of Existing Storm Inlet or Manhole – any Size

150 CY Miscellaneous Structural Concrete 150 CY Miscellaneous Non-Structural Concrete

2,000 LF Earth Dikes 3,000 LF Temporary Swales 10,000 LF Silt Fence 8,000 LF Super Silt Fence

40 EA Standard Inlet Protection 40 EA At Grade Inlet Protection 40 EA Curb Inlet Protection

400 TON Stabilized Construction Entrance 400 TON Rehabilitate Stabilized Construction Entrance

2,000 LF Straw Bales 1,000 TON Stone Rip Rap Class 0 2,500 TON Stone Rip Rap Class I 2,000 TON Stone Rip Rap Class II 1,000 TON Stone Rip Rap Class III 1,000 CY Gabions 400 CY Flowable Fill for Pipes and Trenches 40 EA Portable Sediment Tank 40 EA Filter Bag

800 CF Brick Masonry 2,600 SF Parging of Brick or Concrete Surfaces 2,600 SF Epoxy Protective Coating for Concrete Surfaces 600 TON Hot Mix Asphalt Super Pave 9.5mm PG 64-22, Level 2 600 TON Hot Mix Asphalt Super Pave 12.5mm PG 64-22, Level 2 600 SY Full Depth Patching

1,000 SY Milling Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 1 Inch to 2 Inch Depth 400 SY Remove and Replace Commercial Driveway Entrance

1,000 LF Standard Concrete Curb and Gutter Combination 5,000 SF Concrete Sidewalk – 5 Inch 1,000 SF Concrete Handicap Access Ramp 3,300 LF Galvanized or Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fence – 4 Foot High 4,100 LF Galvanized or Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fence – 6 Foot High 1,200 SF Galvanized or Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fence Gate & Hardware 800 LF Remove and Replace Chain Link Fence on Existing Headwall 200 LF Remove and Reset Existing Chain Link Fence – Up to 8’ Height 200 LF Access Road Gate – Up to 12 Foot Wide 200 LF Access Road Gate Extension – 1 Foot Increment 80 EA Remove and Replace Removable Pipe Bollard

8,000 SY Furnish and Place Topsoil – 4 Inch Depth

4,000 SY Place Salvaged Topsoil – 4 Inch Depth 2,100 CY Bio-Retention Soil Mix 2,100 CY Wood Chips 11,500 SY Turfgrass Establishment – Permanent Seed and Mulch 16,000 SY Sodding

400 1000 GA Additional Watering of Sod, Plants and Seeded Areas 9,000 SY Soil Stabilization Matting Type A 9,000 SY Soil Stabilization Matting Type B 7,000 SY Soil Stabilization Matting Type C 200 HR Mowing - Manual 500 HR Mowing - Tractor 207 DAY Tree Trimming Crew with Equipment 150 EA Tree Removal – 4 Inches to 6 Inches Diameter (4”- 6”DBH)

150 EA Tree Removal – Greater Than 6 Inches to 12 Inches Diameter (>6”-

12”DBH)

65 EA Tree Removal – Greater than 12 Inches to 24 Inches Diameter

(>12”- 24”DBH)

65 EA Tree Removal – Greater Than 24 Inches to 36 Inches Diameter

(>24”- 36”DBH)

400 DAY Dewatering Pump 4” 400 DAY Dewatering Pump 6” 460 LD Dumpsters for Debris and Organic Material 150 EA Sand Blast and Paint Trash Rack 50 LS Service and Exercise Existing Valve

5. The Bid must be on the forms provided with the solicitation, as specified in Part I, section 1.21: Bid Due Date and Submittal Requirements. The Bid forms shall be filled out completely stating price per each item and shall be signed by the Bidder giving his full name and business address. The Bid Package shall be submitted electronically as specified in Part I, section 1.8: Receipt of Bids.

6. Bid Security. A bid security shall be required for all construction contracts when the contract price is estimated by the County to exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($250,000). The bid security shall be in an amount equal to 5% of the amount of the bid or price proposal and shall be an amount determined by the Purchasing Agent or Designee.

7. Examination of Site and Data. Each Bidder shall examine the specifications carefully, shall visit the site of the contemplated work, and shall familiarize itself thoroughly with all conditions of the contemplated work.

Should doubt arise regarding any meaning, intent, or condition of the specifications, or site, the Bidder shall make inquiry before submitting a bid. Submission of a bid will indicate that the Bidder understands thoroughly the specifications and the conditions at the site of the work.

8. Bonding. Performance and Payment bonds are required when the initial Contract Price exceeds One Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).

9. Unbalanced bid. Bidders are specifically warned against unbalancing their bid as this may render them non-responsive and/or non-responsible.

10. Nondiscrimination. In connection with the performance of work under this Contract, a Contractor who is the recipient of County funds, or who proposes to perform any work or furnish any goods under this agreement shall not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public because of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, or perceived disability. Discriminatory practices based upon the foregoing are declared to be contrary to the public policy of the County. The Contractor agrees to be in full compliance with the Federal mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Contractor further agrees that this article will be incorporated by the Contractor in all contracts entered into with suppliers of materials or services; and Contractors and sub-contractors and all labor organizations, furnishing skilled, unskilled and craft union skilled labor, or who may perform any such labor services in connection with this contract.

11. This project requires 50% County Based Minority Business (CBMBE) participation as described in more detail in Part I, Instructions to Bidders, Sections 1.36 and 1.37, Jobs First Act and Minority Business Enterprises Notice and County Based Small Business Participation Requirements.

12. The Contract shall be awarded to the responsible and responsive Bidder offering the lowest bid to the

County in accordance with County Code § 10A-101(37 and 38).

13. An optional virtual Pre-Bid Conference will be held on July 29 , 2026 , a t 10:00 a .m. eastern local t ime, via Teams at: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/286440969098983?p=Uk01Dq8iZNy6oL40vg Meeting I.D.: 286 440 969 098 983 Password: EM2ao6DF

Dial by phone: 240-673-1195 Conference ID: 834 809 62#

PART I - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

CONTRACT TYPE

TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

PROCUREMENT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES OFFICER

OPTIONAL PRE-BID CONFERENCE

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

QUESTIONS DUE DATE

RECEIPT OF BIDS:

DURATION OF BIDS

CONFIDENTIALITY /PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATIONS; REJECTION OF BIDS OR BIDS; WAIVER OF

INFORMALITIES

BID SECURITY

SURETY BOND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

POWER OF ATTORNEY

OBLIGATION OF BIDDER TO REVIEW BID DOCUMENTS

SITE INVESTIGATION

ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

PROTESTS

BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES

BID DUE DATE AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

BUSINESS PREFERENCES AND SUPPLIER PARTICIPATION

AWARD OF BID

ANNOUNCEMENT AND NOTIFICATION OF AWARD

CONTINGENT ITEMS

INCREASE OR DECREASE QUANTITIES

QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

SUBMISSION OF POST-BID INFORMATION

UNIT PRICES

CONTRACT ITEMS

CONTRACT RATE ADJUSTMENT

DEFINITIONS: DOCUMENTS FURNISHED; AND BID/BID PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS .22

SUBSTITUTIONS

TAX EXEMPTIONS

LABOR STANDARDS AND WAGE RATES

JOBS FIRST ACT AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE) NOTICE

COUNTY-BASED SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

PROMPT PAYMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSPECTION COSTS AFTER OFFICIAL DATE OF

COMPLETION

ETHICS, GIFTS, KICKBACKS, AND ANTI-BRIBERY AFFIDAVIT

ARREARAGES

POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL PURCHASING POLICY

LIST OF COUNTY HOLIDAYS

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

ATTACHMENT A: BID AFFIDAVIT

ATTACHMENT B: BIDDER STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

ATTACHMENT C: VENDOR’S OATH AND CERTIFICATION

ATTACHMENT D: SUPPLIER PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATON AND

ACKNOWLEGEMENT

ATTACHMENT E: SUPPLIER UTILIZATION PLAN

ATTACHMENT F – CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR’S BEST EFFORTS

ATTACHMENT G: BID FORM

ATTACHMENT H: BID BOND

ATTACHMENT I – PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY QUESTIONNAIRE

ATTACHMENT J - CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE

ATTACHMENT K: MID-ATLANTIC PURCHASING TEAM RIDER

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR MID-ATLANTIC PURCHASING TEAM RIDER

ATTACHMENT L - LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A SUBCONTRACTOR .. 50

ATTACHMENT M: FIRST SOURCE AND LOCAL HIRING AGREEMENT

ATTACHMENT N: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE REGARDING FAIR LABOR

STANDARDS ACT

ATTACHMENT O: CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE

REGARDING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT

ATTACHMENT P: DEFINITIONS OF CERTIFIED BUSINESSES

ATTACHMENT Q: Notification of Certification and Compliance System (CCS) Reporting

Requirements - Effective July 1, 2022

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

The estimated value of the Contract is classified with the letter designation "G" in accordance with the Maryland State H i g h w a y Administration S t a n d a r d Specifications for Construction and Materials, TC Section 2.01.

(http://apps.roads.maryland.gov/BusinessWithSHA/contBidProp/ohd/constructContracts/CostCl assKey.asp)

CONTRACT TYPE

The County intends to award multiple Fixed Unit Price contract(s) to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder(s).

TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The initial contract term shall be for a minimum of Three (3) - Year period and shall be effective until the end of the third calendar year from the date of the signing of the contract. The contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms if it is in the best interest of the County.

In the event the Contractor shall fail to complete the work per the contract and task duration, the contractor shall pay to the County the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per calendar day late, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

PROCUREMENT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES OFFICER

The sole point of contact in the County for the purposes of this solicitation prior to the award of any Contract is the address listed below:

Ebony Lane Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation Office of Engineering & Project Management 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 400 Largo, MD 20774 Phone Number:301-883-3259 E-mail: eslane@co.pg.md.us Submit all questions through the SPEED eProcurement Platform

OPTIONAL PRE-BID CONFERENCE

An optional pre-bid conference will be conducted on July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time for the purpose of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding the solicitation. This conference will be held via Microsoft Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/286440969098983?p=Uk01Dq8iZNy6oL40vg Meeting I.D.: 286 440 969 098 983 Password: EM2ao6DF Dial by phone: 240-673-1195 Conference ID: 834 809 62#

It is the sole responsibility of the Bidders to familiarize themselves fully with the scope of work and the contents of these specifications.

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AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

Contract documents are only available for download on the following websites:

• SPEED eProcurement Platform https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/leads/s earch?anId=AN01496591158 The project can be found by project name of IFB No. WS1815385036

• eMaryland Marketplace (eMMA). The project can be found by project name or Project ID No. BPM057430 at Public Solicitations: eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

QUESTIONS DUE DATE

Any prospective Bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, Drawings, Specifications, etc., shall submit all through the SPEED eProcurement Platform.

Questions will be received until July 31, 2026, at 5:00PM Eastern local time. Oral questions will not be entertained. All questions and responses will be published as an Addendum to the solicitation.

RECEIPT OF BIDS:

Prince George's County, Maryland (herein called the "County"), invites bids from qualified Contractors on the forms provided, all blanks of which must be appropriately filled in.

No hand-deliveries, email or facsimile will be accepted. Bids must submit electronically at SPEED eProcurement Platform https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/leads/sear ch?anId=AN01496591158

Bids shall be received until 11:59PM Eastern local time, August 12, 2026. A public bid opening will be conducted at 10:00AM Eastern local time on August 13, 2026, via Microsoft Teams using the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/226697824021538?p=kDRT6OLQcXPkoEH2mn

Requests for extension of this time or date will not be granted.

Responses may be modified or withdrawn in SPEED before the time and date set for the closing and are irrevocable for 180 days following the closing date. This period may be extended at the Procurement Officer’s request only with the Contractor’s written agreement.

DURATION OF BIDS

The County may give written notice of intent to award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder at any time within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.

CONFIDENTIALITY /PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Bidders must specifically identify those portions of their bids, if any, which they deem to contain confidential, proprietary information or trade secrets and must provide justification on why such material should not, upon request, be disclosed by the County in accordance with the Maryland Public Information Act, General Provisions Article of Maryland Annotated Code, County Charter Section 203, and County Administrative Procedure 133. Offerors must clearly indicate each and every page that is deemed to be confidential/proprietary or a trade secret.

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CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATIONS; REJECTION OF BIDS OR BIDS; WAIVER

OF INFORMALITIES

The County reserves the right to cancel a solicitation if the Purchasing Agent determines that it is fiscally advantageous or is otherwise in the County's best interest. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, received as a result of this solicitation and to waive any minor irregularities. Further, the County reserves the right to make a whole award, partial award, or no award at all.

BID SECURITY

When the total bid exceeds Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Maryland. The bond shall be in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid and shall be submitted on a form provided herein as Attachment H.

Should the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded fail or be unable to execute the Contract and submit the executed Contract and other requisite Contract forms to the County within ten (10) business days after notification of award, for any reason, the County shall have the right to draw against the bid bond.

Certified checks, cash, Cashiers or Treasurers Check, Letters of Credit from a bank or savings institution which guarantees that funds are set aside or frozen and guarantees payment to the County in the event of default, and Annual Bid Bonds in an amount established by the Purchasing Agent or designee which will guarantee payments to the County are all acceptable in lieu of a bid bond, and subject to the same conditions.

Bid bonds and checks of all Bidders will be returned within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after determination of the order of bids, unless the Purchasing Agent determines that the circumstances warrant holding them for a longer period.

The Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded must also furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, on forms provided by the County, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price.

SURETY BOND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Assistance in obtaining Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds may be available to qualifying small businesses through the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA).

MSBDFA can directly issue Bid, Performance or Payment Bonds up to Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00). MSBDFA may also guarantee up to ninety percent (90%) of a Surety's Losses as a Result of a Contractor's Breach of Contract; MSBDFA'S exposure on any bond guaranteed may not however exceed Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.00). Bonds issued directly by the program will remain in effect for the duration of the Contract, and those surety bonds that are guaranteed by the program will remain in effect for the duration of the surety's exposure under the Contract. To be eligible for bonding assistance, a business must first be denied bonding by at least one surety in both the standard and specialty markets within ninety (90) days of submitting a bonding application to MSBDFA. The applicant must employ fewer than five hundred (500) full time employees or have gross sales of less than fifty million ($50,000,000.00) annually, have its principal place of business in County or be a County resident, must not subcontract more than seventy five percent (75%) of the work, and the business or its principals must have a reputation of good moral character and financial responsibility. Finally, it must be demonstrated that the bonding or guarantee will have a measurable economic impact, through job creation and expansion of the state's tax base.

Applicants are required to work through their respective bonding agents in applying for assistance under the program. Questions regarding the bonding assistance program should be referred to:

Maryland Department of Commerce Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority 217 East Redwood Street, 22nd Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Phone: 410-333-4270 Fax: 410-333-6931

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Performance and Payment Bonds must file with each bond a certified copy of the power of attorney dated the same date as the bond.

OBLIGATION OF BIDDER TO REVIEW BID DOCUMENTS

The Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has read and is thoroughly familiar with the Contract Drawings, Specifications, and other bid documents (including all addenda). The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any such Bidder from any obligation in respect to its bid.

SITE INVESTIGATION

The Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has investigated and become satisfied as to the conditions affecting the Work, including but not restricted to those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and the storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads and uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides or similar physical conditions at the site, the conformation and conditions of the ground, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the Work. Bidder further acknowledges that Bidder has become satisfied as to the character, quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the County, as well as information presented by the Drawings and Specifications made a part of the Contract. Any failure by the Bidder to become acquainted with the available information will not relieve the Bidder from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the Work.

The County shall not be responsible for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Bidder on the basis of the information made available by the County.

ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

If it becomes necessary to revise this solicitation the County will post the amendment in SPEED. However, it remains the responsibility of all prospective Contractors to check all applicable websites for amendments issued prior to the submission. Failure to acknowledge receipt of an amendment does not relieve the Contractor from complying with the terms, additions, deletions, or corrections set forth in the amendment, and may cause the bid/proposal/quote to be rejected as being non-responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The Bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal, State, and County laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the performance of the Work shall apply to the Contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though therein written out in full.

PROTESTS

All protests related to this solicitation, or the resulting Contract, shall be governed by Prince George’s County Procurement Code Section 10A-107 and all County Procurement Regulations.

BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected Bidder shall be responsible for rendering services for which it has been selected as required by this IFB. All subcontractors shall be identified and a complete description of their role relative to the Bid shall be included in the Bidder’s Bid. Subcontractors utilized in meeting the established CBSB and/or MBE participation requirements for this solicitation shall be identified in the appropriate Attachment E of this IFB requirement.

If a Bidder that seeks to perform or provide the services required by this IFB is the subsidiary of another entity, all information submitted by the Bidder, such as but not limited to, references, financial reports, or experience and documentation (e.g. insurance policies, bonds, letters of credit) used to meet minimum qualifications, if any, shall pertain exclusively to the Bidder, unless the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary. If applicable, the Bidder’s Bid shall contain an explicit statement that the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary.

BID DUE DATE AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Bids are due no later than 11:59PM Eastern standard time on August 12, 2026. Bids received after the deadline will be considered late and will not be accepted.

Bids shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the County and shall be signed in ink. Each bid must be accompanied by a properly executed Certificate as to Corporate Principal and by the Bid Security described below. Erasures or other changes in a bid must be explained or noted over the signature of the Bidder. Bids containing any conditions, omissions, unexplained erasures or alterations, or items not called for in the solicitation, or irregularities of any kind may be rejected by the County as being incomplete.

No hand-deliveries, email or facsimile bid/quote/proposal will be accepted and must be submitted electronically in the SPEED eProcurement Platform. Responses may be modified or withdrawn in SPEED before the time and date set for the closing and are irrevocable for 180 days following the closing date. This period may be extended at the Procurement Officer’s request only with the Contractor’s written agreement.

BUSINESS PREFERENCES AND SUPPLIER PARTICIPATION

1. In determining the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, the Purchasing Agent shall adjust the bid or proposal price(s) submitted by a County-based minority business enterprise or a minority business enterprise as certified by the SDDD, for the purposes of evaluation and award only, by reducing the bid price(s) of such firm by the application of bonus factors.

On any procurement for which a County agency or the County government secures competitive bids pursuant to Section 10A-112, the Purchasing Agent shall apply the following percentage bid discount to the bid price. The following discounts will be applied to the costs to all Bidders deemed technically acceptable in their response to this Solicitation:

2. Cumulative Preference Points. The same firm that is a prime bidder or prime proposer of a bid or proposal shall not be counted for a preference for more than one of the certified business categories above and shall receive a preference for the highest scoring certified business category for which it qualifies. No single certified firm can receive more than 15% percentage points or discount, as applicable, in any one bid or proposal, except for the application of the County resident-owned business preference prescribed in Subsection (3), below.

3. County resident-owned business preference. In addition to the preferences awarded in accordance with Subsection (1), above, the Purchasing Agent shall apply a five percentage (5%) bid discount to the bid price or add five percentage (5%) points to the total evaluated score of the bid or proposal of a prime bidder or prime proposer, respectively, (for joint venture entities, the majority firm of a joint venture entity) that is a County resident-owned business. A County resident-owned business in this Subtitle is a firm that has majority ownership (defined herein as "owning more than 50% of the ownership interest of the entity") by one or more residents domiciled in Prince George's County. At the time of bid or proposal, the owner(s) of the prime bidder or prime proposer shall provide an affidavit affirming current domicile in the County, income tax returns establishing residency in the County for the most recent full calendar year, and documentation establishing majority ownership of the prime bidder or prime proposer (for joint venture entities, the majority firm of the joint venture entity) to establish status as a County resident-owned business and be awarded the 5% preference prescribed in this Subsection. The Purchasing Agent may require additional information to clarify current residency or ownership in accordance with this Subsection.

4. The Purchasing Agent may determine not to apply a bid or proposal preference under this Section if the Purchasing Agent certifies that such a preference would result in the loss of federal or state funds, subject to the approval of the County Executive.

5. The requirements of this Section shall apply to the procurement of vendors retained by a County agency or the County government to assist in the financing and sale of County government debt.

The requirements of this Section shall also apply to the procurement of brokerage firms, Business Type

Where the prime bidder is a certified firm, discount the following as applicable:

County-based small business 15%

County-based minority business enterprise 12%

County-based business 10%

Minority Business Enterprise or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

5%

County-located business 3% investment banking firms, investment management firms, consultants, and other vendors retained to manage or invest funds controlled or administered by a County agency or the County government. The application of this Subsection is subject to the requirements and restrictions of federal and state law.

6. A business may opt to not receive a business preference under this Section.

7. For the purposes of this Division, the term "competitive bids or proposals" means any bids or proposals for procurement funded or administered by a County agency or the County government except for procurement awards made pursuant to Section 10A-114.

8. For the purposes of this Division, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) Prime bidder means the person, firm, entity or organization submitting a response to a solicitation for competitive bids and is responsible for executing the work as mentioned in the solicitation; and

(2) Prime proposer means the person, firm, entity or organization submitting a response to a solicitation for competitive proposals and is responsible for executing the work as mentioned in the solicitation.

AWARD OF BID

The successful Bidder, for the purpose of Contract award, shall be the conforming responsible and responsive Bidder offering the lowest total Contract price within its bid. After the successful Bidder has been determined by this method, the Contract award amount will be determined by the amount of funding available at the time the Contract is awarded. Quantities may be increased or decreased in order to adjust the Contract award amount. Unit prices will be applied to the actual quantities ordered here under.

ANNOUNCEMENT AND NOTIFICATION OF AWARD

Announcement of award and Bidder notification of award will be posted in Suite 400 of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Office of Engineering and Project Management.

CONTINGENT ITEMS

Any bid item indicated as a Contingent item in the Contract documents is included in the bid for obtaining a unit price and for evaluation purposes. The item(s) should not be included in the base contract amount but will be a part of the evaluated bid total. Such unit cost constitutes tender of an exercisable option to incorporate such items into the work in accordance with the stated terms at the bid price. However, the County has the discretion to negotiate with the contractor the quoted unit price of any of the contingent items if the price does not seem to be reasonable. The quantities of the items indicated may be subject to wide variation from that shown in the bid. However, no extra compensation or increase in the price bid will be allowed if the final quantity varies from the bid quantity or if there is no final quantity for a Contingent item of work. The County will have the sole discretion in determining whether and to what extent these items will be incorporated into the project. The County may order these items to be used at any location within the Project and anytime during the Work.

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INCREASE OR DECREASE QUANTITIES

The County hereby reserves the right to delete, increase or decrease bid quantities without re-negotiating the Contract bid prices; however, the Scope of Work on this Contract may be increased only to the extent that the original Contract price amount is not exceeded by twenty five percent (25%).

QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

The County may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability, responsibility and responsiveness of the Bidder to perform the Work. In determining whether a bidder is responsible and capable of performing the work, the County will consider the following factors:

• The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required within the specific time.

• The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder.

• The quality of performance of previous contracts performed for the County or other customers.

• The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to previous contracts with the County, or the bidder’s employment practices.

• The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the services.

• The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance of the work done as required in the contract.

• Whether the bidder is in arrears to the County, in debt on a contract or is a defaulter on surety to the County; or whether the bidder’s State, County or local taxes or assessments are delinquent.

• The bidder’s compliance with Minority Business Opportunities Program requirements contained in the contract documents.

• Whether the bidder is currently suspended or debarred from doing business with the County or with any other government.

• Whether the bid price is sufficient to assure that the bidder follows the specifications and other terms and conditions of the contract.

• Such other information as may be required by the Purchasing Agent having a bearing on the decision to award the contract.

• Shall have a minimum of five (5) year’s experience of performing work similar in nature.

Bidder shall furnish to the County all such information and data as requested by the County. The County reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of such Bidder fails to satisfy the County that the Bidder is qualified to carry out the Contract and to complete the Work. Conditional bids will not be accepted.

SUBMISSION OF POST-BID INFORMATION

The selected Bidder shall, within seven (7) days after request by the County, submit the following:

a. A designation of the Work to be performed by the Bidder with the Bidder’s own forces.

b. A list of names of the Subcontractors or other persons or organizations (including those who are to furnish material or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for such portions of the Work as may be designated in the bidding documents or, if no portions are so designated, the names of the Subcontractors proposed for the principal portions of the Work. The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the County the reliability and responsibility of the proposed Subcontractors to furnish and perform the Work described in the Sections of the Specifications pertaining to such proposed Subcontractors' respective trades.

Prior to the award of the Contract, the County will notify the Bidder in writing if the County, after due investigation, has reasonable and substantial objection to any person or organization on such list. Subcontractors and other persons and organizations proposed by the Bidder and accepted by the County shall be used on the Work for which they were proposed and accepted and shall not be changed except with the written approval of the Purchasing Agent for the County.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A-111 of the Prince George’s County Code, if the

Contractor subcontracts any portion of a County solicitation, the Contractor will submit the written Contract between the Contractor and subcontractor prior to award of the solicitation.

The Contractor shall not employ any subcontractor who may be unacceptable to the County.

This may include subcontractors that the County may object to as incompetent, unfit, or irresponsible. The Contractor shall, as soon as practicable, notify the County of any changes in subcontractors.

UNIT PRICES

The County reserves the right to establish unit prices with the Contractor to be observed in connection with additional work or work deleted which may be called for during the Project.

CONTRACT ITEMS

All bid items listed in the bid documents and included in the bid are for the purpose of obtaining a contract price. Such bid constitutes tender of an exercisable option to incorporate such items into the work in accordance with the stated terms at the prices bid. The quantities of the items indicated may be subject to wide variation from that shown in the bid. However, no extra compensation or increase in the price bid will be allowed if the final quantity varies from the bid quantity or if there is no final quantity for an item of work. The County will have the sole discretion in determining whether and to what extent these items will be incorporated into the project. The County may order these items to be used at any location within the Project and anytime during the Work.

CONTRACT RATE ADJUSTMENT

Prices quoted are firm for the initial term of the contract. At the time of renewal (if applicable) the contractor may request adjustment of the contract rates.

The contractor’s request for contract rate adjustments must be accompanied by supporting documentation justifying the contractor’s request. This must be submitted within 60 days before the initial term expires or renewal option executed. If the contractor does not request an adjustment, the contract rates shall remain the same. Adjustment to contract rates will be made by change order or amendment to the contract.

DEFINITIONS: DOCUMENTS FURNISHED; AND BID/BID PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS

All definitions set forth in the General Terms and Conditions of the Contract (Part II) are applicable to these Instructions to Bidders.

Bid documents include the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form and the Specification and Contract Documents including Addenda issued prior to receipt of bids.

Addenda are written, or graphic instruments issued prior to the bid closing date which modify or interpret the solicitation documents including Drawings and Specifications, by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections. Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Construction Contract is executed.

Sample copies of the following documents are included with these Instructions to Bidders for the Bidder's information. These documents shall be included as fully an integral part of the IFB as if bound and repeated herein and shall be incorporated as part of the Contract Documents unless specifically waived or deleted by agreement between County and Contractor. These documents shall not be included in the bid package to be submitted:

• Part II: G e n e r a l Terms and Conditions of the Contract

• Contract Agreement with Corporate Acknowledgement Form

• Performance Bond Form with Corporate Acknowledgment Form

• Payment Bond Form with Corporate Acknowledgment Form

• Monthly Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Report

• Monthly Certified County-Based Business Utilization Report

• First Source and Local Hiring Agreement Compliance Report

• Change Order Form ·

• Unilateral Change Order Form

• Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims

• Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens

• General Contractor's Release and Waiver of Liens

• Notarized Listing of Subcontractors/Suppliers

• Subcontractor's and/or Supplier's Release and Waiver of Liens

• Indemnification

SUBSTITUTIONS

The materials or products specified in any Section and/or indicated on the Drawings by trade names, manufacturer's names or catalog numbers establish the quality of materials or products to be furnished and shall be the basis of each bid. Contracts will be awarded on that basis without any substitutions.

Substitutions may be permitted in accordance with Article 5 of the General Terms and Conditions of Contract (Part II).

TAX EXEMPTIONS

The Contractor shall pay all required Federal, State, or local sales and use taxes, or similar levies on materials, tools and equipment purchased to complete the Contract.

LABOR STANDARDS AND WAGE RATES

The Bidder’s attention is specifically called to the wage rates to be paid under the Contract and conditions of employment to be observed. A list of the County's holidays is contained in Section

1.47 of these instructions. Please also refer to Part II, General Terms and Conditions of Contract, Article 10, LABOR STANDARDS AND WAGE RATES, Section 10.2, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

WAGE RATES AND ADDITIONAL SECTIONS.

JOBS FIRST ACT AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE) NOTICE

Prince George's County has determined that the public interest will be served by promoting economic development of businesses in Prince George's County through the provision of local bid and bid preferences and participation requirements for County-based businesses and County-based small businesses in the award of contracts.

A. Assistance to Minority Business Enterprises

Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. Pursuant to Section 10A-136 of the Prince George's County Code (County Code), the procurement procedures and activities of the County are structured to facilitate and encourage the award of at least forty-three percent (43%) of the total dollar value of all County contracts awarded, directly or indirectly, to County-based Minority Based Business Enterprises (MBE's) or minority business enterprises.

Vendors are encouraged to review the statute and incorporate the provisions of Section 10A-161 of the County Code into their bid, calculations, and pricing.

B. Subcontracting

In all bids for the construction of public works, if the work is to be subcontracted by the Bidder, every Bidder, in order to be considered a responsive Bidder, shall be required to subcontract with County-based minority business enterprises or minority business enterprises for at least Fifty percent (50%) of the total dollar volume of the contract price unless such Bidder is itself a minority business enterprise or County-based minority business enterprise. Vendors are encouraged to review the statute and incorporate the provisions of Section 10A-161 of the County Code into their bid, calculations, and pricing.

The Bidder shall use its "best efforts" to first use certified County-based minority business enterprises to fulfill any of the minority business enterprise goals and requirements of this Contract.