MAA-CO-26-022_ Bid Form.xlsx

This is a bid form document for the Maryland Aviation Administration's Invitational for Bids (IFB) MAA-CO-26-022, which concerns stormwater management improvements at Martin State Airport. The project scope encompasses the construction of a storm drain conveyance system featuring 30-inch, 48-inch, and 38-inch by 60-inch wide elliptical reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), along with inlets, precast manholes, and a bulkhead outfall discharging into Dark Head Cove. The work includes approximately 2,315 linear feet of RCP in various diameters ranging from 8-inch through 48-inch, site stabilization and restoration across 11,640 square yards, pavement rehabilitation, erosion and sediment control, tree clearing, and utility relocations across 57 bid line items. The project is structured in seven phases with Phase 1 anticipated to commence in July 2027, followed by a winter/spring shutdown for Baltimore County utility relocation, and Phases 2-7 resuming summer 2028. The total contract duration is 220 calendar days. Sealed bids were due August 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). A pre-bid conference was held July 22, 2026 via Microsoft Teams, and written questions were due July 30, 2026. No site inspection will be conducted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to Maryland Board of Public Works approval and fiscal year appropriations.

The minimum contract value is $419,000, comprising fixed allowances of $314,000 for miscellaneous construction, $100,000 for utility relocation, and $5,000 for security services. Temporary construction items may not exceed 3% of Subtotal A; mobilization and demobilization may not exceed 5% of Subtotal B; and construction quality control plans must comprise at least 3% of applicable subtotals. This is a federally funded project with no set-asides or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal (0%). Federal compliance requirements include Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, FHWA Form 1273 contract provisions, Buy American certification, a 50% contractor self-performance requirement, performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price, and bid bonds at 5% for bids exceeding $100,000. All personnel must possess valid government-issued identification, complete airfield movement area training, and comply with airport access protocols. Designated subcontractors are required for Building Automation, paging, security access, video surveillance, fire alarm, and gate security systems. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,800 per calendar day for failure to meet phase or overall project completion deadlines.