B&O Train Station Boardwalk Replacement

The City of Gaithersburg is requesting proposals for construction services to replace approximately 1,020 square feet of pressure-treated wooden boardwalk in front of the B&O Train Station at 5 South Summit Avenue under RFP 2027-003, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, requiring compliance with Federal Davis Bacon wage rates under General Decision Number MD20260120.

Minimum offeror qualifications include Maryland registration in good standing, a minimum of five years of continuous experience in commercial wood decks and boardwalks, required licenses, OSHA 10-hour certification for construction crews, and OSHA 30 certification for the onsite superintendent. Contractors must perform a minimum of 60% of the work with their own staff.

The scope includes removal and disposal of existing deck boards, inspection and replacement of support joists and hangers as needed, replacement of two railing posts, installation of new deck boards as single boards up to 16 feet long, and application of penetrating sealer. Substantial completion is required within 60 calendar days of contract execution. Contractors must submit required bonds, insurance certificates, project submittals, and work plans within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice of Intent to Award.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Understanding of Requirements and Technical Approach (20 points), Offeror's Staff Qualifications and Experience (30 points), Subcontractor's Qualifications, Experience and Capabilities (5 points), and Pricing (45 points). Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest responsive proposal.

Special terms include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds, comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1 million, workers' compensation insurance, and $1 million automobile liability insurance. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. Written questions are due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses issued by September 18, 2026. An optional pre-submission meeting was held September 2, 2026. Proposals remain binding for 180 calendar days following submission, with automatic renewal for an additional 180-day period if no award is made.