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- Lake Elkhorn East Inlet Boardwalk Replacement
- Solicitation number
- 27-15
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- Howard County, Maryland
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Lake Elkhorn East Inlet Boardwalk Replacement - IFB Summary
This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the Columbia Association for the Lake Elkhorn East Inlet Boardwalk Replacement project located in Columbia, Maryland 21045, Howard County. The Columbia Association is seeking bids to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and associated work necessary to remove and dispose of existing boardwalk components and approach abutments, replace the approach abutments, and install new boardwalk components. The scope of work includes demolition, removal, and disposal of the existing boardwalk, installation of a new boardwalk approach abutment, and installation of a new boardwalk in accordance with the Contract Drawing Documents and specifications. The project was posted on September 28, 2026, with bids due on October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. An onsite pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT at the Lake Elkhorn site, with attendance not required. An online Q&A period is available with a deadline of October 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The anticipated performance period is January 4, 2027 through April 2, 2027, with Columbia Association reserving the right to adjust the start date based on contract execution and issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All in-stream work must be completed by February 28, 2027 due to Maryland Department of the Environment time-of-year restrictions on construction affecting aquatic habitats in Nontidal Stream Use Class IV Recreational Trout Waters.
The award type is Lump Sum, with Bid Item #2 requested as a separate cost breakout for an add alternative lump sum price. The responding contractor shall submit line item costs and the required MBE Form electronically via the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. All associated paving work shall be performed by others, and work associated with the Lake Elkhorn Boat Ramp is excluded from this contract. No incumbent information, specific funding sources, or project budget are identified in the document. Bids should be submitted to the Columbia Association's Purchasing Department located at 6310 Hillside Court, Columbia, Maryland 21046. Primary contact for questions is Jeri Baker at 410-715-3128 or Jeri.Baker@columbiaassociation.org.
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Columbia Association
Opportunity Detail
Lake Elkhorn East Inlet Boardwalk Replacement IFB No. 27-15
Title Lake Elkhorn East Inlet Boardwalk Replacement Invitation # IFB No. 27-15
Posting Date 09/28/2026 10:47 AM (EDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 10/15/2026 2:00 PM (EDT)
Response Format Electronic
Type Bid Response Types Line Items
Cost File Response File Reference Form (required) MBE Form (required)
Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 236210 - Industrial Building Construction
236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
423390 - Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 561730 - Landscaping Services
Department Purchasing Address 6310 Hillside Court
Columbia, Maryland 21046
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Pre-Bid Meeting Information
Online Q&A
Contact Information
Description
County Howard
Offer Valid Liquidated Damages Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date
Project Duration
Pre-Bid Meeting Yes Meeting Type Onsite
Date & Time 10/07/2026 9:00 AM (EDT) Address Contractors should park along the Dasher Court roadway and follow the Elkhorn Branch Trail to the site.
Attendance Required No
Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 10/12/2026 2:00 PM (EDT)
Contact Info Jeri Baker 410-715-3128 Jeri.Baker@columbiaassociation.org
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Scope of Services CA is seeking bids to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and all associated work necessary to remove and disposal of the existing boardwalk components and approach abutments;
replace the approach abutments; and install new boardwalk components at the Lake Elkhorn East Inlet Boardwalk, located at Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, Maryland 21045.
Generally, the scope of work includes, but is not limited to, supplying all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary to demolish, remove and dispose of the existing Lake Elkhorn East Inlet Boardwalk; install the new boardwalk approach abutment; and install the new boardwalk as specified in the Contract Drawing Documents and specifications provided herein.
Other Details The anticipated time of performance is from January 4, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
Columbia Association reserves the right to adjust the start date based on contract execution and issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
The Little Patuxent River stream tributary that feeds Lake Elkhorn is classified by the State of Maryland as Nontidal Stream Use Class IV Recreational Trout Waters. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) imposes a “Time-of-Year-Restrictions” on construction projects affecting aquatic habitats in the tributary from March 1 through May 31. All in-stream work must be completed by February 28, 2027.
Notes NOTE: Work associated with the Lake Elkhorn Boat Ramp is excluded from this contract. Bid Item #2, Add Alternative Lump Sum Price, is requested as a separate cost breakout. All associated paving work shall be performed by others.
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