Belmont Ave. Extended (Buffer) Drainage Project

Chevy Chase Village is requesting bids for construction and landscaping services on the Belmont Avenue Extended (Buffer) Drainage Project between Grove and Park Streets, with bids due October 20, 2026.

The scope encompasses removal of existing drainage infrastructure, grading, installation of new piping and inlets, installation of plant material and mulching, and replacement of an irrigation system. The bid sheet itemizes approximately 80 line items including clearing and grubbing, maintenance of traffic, temporary orange construction fencing (1,050 linear feet), nine drainage basin units (10 to 24 inches), PVC pipe underdrains totaling 540 linear feet, decorative brick sidewalk work (1,500 square feet replacement and 600 square feet edging reset), topsoil and soil conditioning (5,600 square yards), extensive landscaping with 352 shrubs across ten species and 27,295 groundcover plants across ten species, selective tree felling (five trees), tree root pruning, temporary tree protection fencing (2,500 linear feet), and irrigation system installation. A contingency item for soil stabilization matting is included.

The bid sheet notes that all line item unit prices are subject to contractor submission; the estimate prepared by Charles P. Johnson & Associates carries a 25 percent general allowance and serves as a preliminary guide only. The bid sheet was finalized September 25, 2026, under Project No. 2021-3068. No specific contract value, contract term, site visit date, pre-bid meeting, question deadline, or evaluation criteria are identified in the posted materials.