DNR Janes Island State Park Sidewalk Replacement

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a Certified Small Business Enterprise to complete a sidewalk replacement project at Janes Island State Park located in Somerset County, Maryland. The specific procurement involves the complete removal and replacement of concrete sidewalks at the Park Store and Marina Area, situated at 26280 Alfred J Lawson Drive in Crisfield. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and insurance to execute the project, which requires completion within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation was issued on October 30, 2025, with bid submissions due on November 26, 2025. Evaluation criteria include submitting a comprehensive bid response package containing required documentation such as the Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Bid Bond, Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, and other specified attachments. The contract includes a base bid component and a Unit Price #1 for the purchase, installation, and compaction of CR-6 material, with bidders' prices remaining firm for 120 calendar days from the bid opening date.

The procurement is exclusively restricted to Certified Small Businesses, with specific requirements for minority and veteran-owned business enterprise participation. The solicitation includes mandatory subcontractor reporting through Attachment P, which requires detailed tracking of anticipated and actual subcontractors, including their Maryland certification numbers, work descriptions, and participation percentages. Liquidated damages of $150.00 per calendar day will be assessed if the project is not completed within the specified 60-calendar-day timeframe. The award will be made to the most responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive total bid amount, with potential alternates to be added or deducted according to Department of General Services instructions. Performance and Payment Bonds must be provided within 10 days of the initial request by the DNR Procurement Officer. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive documentation suggests a structured procurement process focused on small business participation and precise project execution.