Curb and Sidewalk Construction at Various Locations

The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland is requesting sealed bids for curb and sidewalk construction improvements at various locations throughout the county under Contract No. MS-CS-326-28, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

The scope includes excavation, minor grading, removal of existing sidewalk, new sidewalk and ADA ramp construction, concrete curb, asphalt patching, and turfgrass establishment, all in accordance with MDOT SHA Specifications. The project targets utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to the maximum feasible extent. Bidders must be bona fide contractors licensed in the State of Maryland.

The project is classified as Cost Group Letter Class "C," valued at $500,001 to $1,000,000. The successful bidder must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving written Notice to Proceed (proposed for August 2026) and complete all work within 300 consecutive calendar days thereafter, with a proposed completion date of June 2027. Liquidated damages of $500.00 per consecutive calendar day apply for work not completed within the specified timeframe. The County will make progress payments monthly based on certified and approved estimates, retaining 5% of each estimate until final completion and acceptance.

Bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount must accompany each bid in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bonds for the full contract amount. All work must comply with applicable Maryland minimum wage requirements and state sales tax exemptions.

A pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., with in-person participation also available at 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland; participation is encouraged but not mandatory. The deadline for written questions is Friday, July 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.