Battlefield Trail Ph. 2 Construction at Gathland State Park
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM057922
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
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About this opportunity
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is requesting bids on Battlefield Trail Phase 2 Construction at Gathland State Park near Burkittsville under IFB 605B7600015, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and a required site visit RSVP deadline of September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. No MBE, VSBE, or other subcontracting goals or small-business reserves apply.
The scope is construction of approximately 5,150 linear feet of new natural surface singletrack trail designed primarily for pedestrian historical interpretation, with mountain biking and horseback riding permitted but not encouraged and motorized use prohibited. The trail will connect existing developed park areas and requires no additional parking, sanitary facilities, or related infrastructure. An add alternate is required in the bid submission for maintenance work on approximately 2,200 linear feet of existing interpretive trail tread to ensure consistency with new segments; this alternate is not guaranteed for award and will be included in the total bid and funded if budget allows.
Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of one year in business as a viable trail-building enterprise with membership or equivalent qualifications with the Professional Trail Builders Association, submit three project references featuring similar natural surface singletrack trails of one mile or longer, maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit and $2 million annual aggregate, and provide worker's compensation insurance of $1 million per occurrence. All work must comply with Maryland Park Service Best Practices for Natural Surface Trail Construction and applicable Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit requirements. The contractor must complete all work within 19 months and obtain all required permits and inspections at their expense. All work is guaranteed for one year from completion.
The contract is firm-fixed-price with no cost adjustments. The contract term runs December 18, 2026 through May 31, 2028 with no renewal options. Work may begin within 60 days of Notice to Proceed or signed purchase order. An informational conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due October 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Opportunity text
To obtain a vendor to construct a second phase of a bttlefield interpretation trail at Crampton's gap/Gathland State Park near Burkittsville. Approximately 5,150 linear feet of a new trail will be constructed. The project includes trail developement only - as route ties together existing developed park areas there is no need for additional parking, sanitary facilities, or other related infrastructure. Trail is natural surface singletrack for recreation and open for use primarily by pedestrians enjoying historical interprettion (mountain trail bikes and horses permitted but not encouraged). Motorized use will not be permitted on constructed trails. An add alternate to perform maintenance on approximately 2,200 linear feet of tread of the existing interpretive trail to make it consistent with new segments is required on the bid submission. This is not guaranteed for award, but will be included in the total bid submission and awarded if budget allows.
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