Albert Powell Fish Hatchery Raceway Valve Replacement

The state of Maryland is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and insurance necessary to replace the raceway cleanout valves at the Albert Powell Trout Hatchery located in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. The project involves sawcutting asphalt, excavating five areas, removing and replacing existing valves, backfilling, and repaving. The contractor must be a licensed Maryland general contractor with a minimum of three years' experience in similar construction work. The contract requires the work to be completed within 120 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with $250 per calendar day in liquidated damages for late completion. Bids are due by August 23, 2022, at 2:00 PM and will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 9, 2022, and all work must comply with applicable OSHA, MOSHA, and Maryland building code requirements.

The contract opportunity is designated as a small procurement under $50,000 and is open to small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses certified in the state of Maryland. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no specific budget range is provided. The contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous bid to the state, considering price and other factors.