835084centerHwd.pdf
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- Elkridge Community & 50 Plus Center
- Solicitation number
- IFB 2027-03
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- Howard County, Edgemont CDP, Maryland
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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration for the construction of the Elkridge Community & 50 Plus Center. Howard County seeks qualified construction firms to build a new 71,476 square foot facility located at 6365, 6371, and 6379 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, Maryland 21075, including all associated site improvements. The scope of work encompasses construction of the main building structure and interior spaces, development of associated parking facilities, installation of outdoor amenities, and completion of all required site work including utilities, grading, stormwater management, and landscaping. Bids were posted on July 16, 2026, with a bid due date of September 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM (EDT). A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EDT), with attendance optional but an online question and answer period available with a deadline of August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM (EDT). The project duration is 610 calendar days.
Bids shall be submitted electronically on a lump sum basis with response types including line items and required forms such as a Contractors Qualification Questionnaire, Environmentally Preferable Products certification, Rainforest Protection Act compliance, and a Foreign Services Disclosure Form. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5 percent of the total bid, made payable to the Director of Finance, Howard County. Performance and payment bonds are each required at 100 percent of the contract value. The bid is valid for 120 calendar days, and liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per calendar day for non-compliance. Contact information for inquiries is provided through Michael Decker at 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov. All bidding documentation and submission instructions are available through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal.
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Howard County, Office of Procurement
Opportunity Detail
Elkridge Community & 50 Plus Center IFB 2027-03
Title Elkridge Community & 50 Plus Center Invitation # IFB 2027-03
Posting Date 07/16/2026 4:04 PM (EDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 09/23/2026 11:00 AM (EDT)
Response Format Electronic
Type Bid Response Types Line Items
Bid Bond Contractors Qualification Questionnaire (required) Capital IFB Required Forms (required) Environmentally Preferable Products (required) Rainforest Protection Act (required) Foreign Services Disclosure Form (required)
Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 90922 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, NON-RESIDENTIAL (OFFICE BLDG., ETC.)
90924 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL
90927 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, EDUCATIONAL
90930 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, NOT ELSEWHERE
90976 - SITE WORK (INCL. SITE CLEAN-UP)
91223 - CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL: BACKFILL, DIGGING, DITCHING, GRADING
Department Office of Procurement and Contract Admin
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Bid Bond
Pre-Bid Meeting Information
Online Q&A
Address 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Suite 226 Columbia, Maryland 21046
County Howard
Bid Valid 120 Calendar Days Liquidated Damages $500.00 per Calendar Day Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date
Project Duration 610 Calendar Days
Bid Bond 5.00% Payment Bond 100.00%
Performance Bond 100.00%
Pre-Bid Meeting Yes Meeting Type Remote
Date & Time 08/04/2026 2:00 PM (EDT)
Meeting Link View link Attendance Required No
Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 08/20/2026 3:00 PM (EDT)
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Contact Information
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Contact Info Michael Decker 410-313-6375 mdecker@howardcountymd.gov
Bids to Owner's Agent
Scope of Services Howard County intends to procure the services of a qualified construction firm to build a new 71,476 square foot Community & 50 Plus Center, located at 6365, 6371, and 6379 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075, including all associated site improvements. The scope of work includes but is not limited to: construction of the main building structure and interior spaces; development of associated parking facilities; installation of outdoor amenities; completion of all required site work, utilities, grading, stormwater management, and landscaping; and coordination with County representatives, design teams, and other involved parties.
Other Details Each bid shall be accompanied by an electronic copy of a bid bond OR certified check, in the amount of 5% of the total bid, made payable to the “Director of Finance, Howard County”. For a certified check, the Contractor shall submit the original certified check to the Office of Procurement and Contract Administration PRIOR to the bid due date and time to be deemed responsive.
Notes Pre-Bid Meeting Link Special Notices
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