City-Wide Sidewalk Utility Patch Restoration

The City of Cumberland, Maryland is requesting bids for city-wide sidewalk utility patch restoration under Project No. 2026-25-SHLD, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the City's online Beacon solicitation website. The scope consists of removal of damaged or temporary pavement patches and installation of permanent concrete sidewalk patches across 19 repair locations citywide to restore sidewalks to City standards.

The work includes four bid items: mobilization (lump sum), maintenance of traffic (lump sum), 5-inch reinforced concrete sidewalk (850 square feet), and Type A curb any height or depth (15 linear feet). The contract term is 90 calendar days. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit prices.

Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty of at least 5% of the total bid amount in the form of a certified check or bond. For contracts exceeding $100,000, performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required. Prior to commencing work, contractors must provide certificates of insurance including Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Commercial Auto Liability ($1 million), and Commercial Excess Liability ($1 million).

Contract payment will be made on a unit price basis with 10% retainage capped at 5% of total contract value. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the contract period. Extensions of contract time are permitted only for weather-related delays.

Questions from prospective bidders are due by September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A preconstruction conference will be held after contract award. Award notification will occur within 90 days of bid opening. Bids will be virtually opened and an unofficial tabulation released at 2:00 p.m. on the due date.