Construction Inspection, Engineering, & Administrative Services

Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration is requesting qualifications for an on-call construction inspection, engineering, and administrative services contract with proposals due July 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The County reserves the right to make one or more awards to responsible consultants representing best value, with work assignments at the County's sole discretion; all consultants must waive claims for extra compensation or damages arising from the County's assignment decisions.

The scope encompasses construction consulting, engineering services, construction management, and construction inspection services on an as-needed basis. No specific project list, geographic area, or service-delivery requirements are detailed in the available documentation.

The contract is structured as a lump-sum award with no bid bond, payment bond, or performance bond requirements. No estimated contract value is specified. The anticipated contract start date is February 1, 2027.

A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (attendance is optional). Questions are due June 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Contact Michael Decker, Howard County Office of Procurement and Contract Administration, at 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov.