Country Meadows Pond Repair

Howard County, Maryland Office of Procurement and Contract Administration is requesting bids on construction services for repair of an existing stormwater management pond facility in Laurel under IFB 2027-01, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The work falls under the Stormwater Management Division of the Bureau of Environmental Services, Department of Public Works.

The scope includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to repair the pond in accordance with final plans and specifications. The project duration is 270 calendar days from start. Award will be made on a lump-sum basis to a single contractor.

A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT; attendance is not required. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Bids must be submitted electronically and include a bid bond or certified check equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount, payable to the Director of Finance. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, are required. Bid validity is 120 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day.

Required submissions include a Contractors Qualification Questionnaire, Rainforest Protection Act certification, EBO Participation Form, Foreign Service Disclosure Form, Living Wage 2026 certification, and Capital IFB Required Forms. The project is categorized in SHA Cost Group "D" and spans general construction, environmental engineering, and dam and levee construction and maintenance service categories. Contact Michael Decker at 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov with questions.