Antietam Drive Water Trail

Washington County Office of Procurement in Maryland is requesting bids for construction of a new Antietam Creek Water Trail Park at 458 Antietam Drive, Hagerstown, under ITB 833223, with bids due August 12, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit at the Washington County Administration Complex on an advertised date.

The project scope includes a parking lot with 11 spaces, ADA-accessible observation deck, mulch path to Antietam Creek, replacement of two culvert systems, and outfall remediations on a former industrial site. A lump sum proposal covering all material procurement, construction, final cleanup, permits, fees, bonds, and insurance is required. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits and comply with applicable standards. The successful contractor must substantially complete all work within 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, weather permitting, and provide a two-year warranty against defective workmanship and materials effective upon complete payment.

The project is partially or fully funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development federal funds and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. A bid deposit of 5% of the total bid amount in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check is required. The successful contractor must furnish performance and labor/materials bonds each at 100% of the contract price within 10 calendar days of award notification. Liquidated damages of $150 per day apply for failure to meet the completion deadline. Bids must remain binding for 90 days following opening. Electronic submission through https://washco-md.ionwave.net is mandatory. Payment occurs within 30 days of satisfactory acceptance and delivery. Notice to Proceed is anticipated within 45 days of cost proposal approval.