Electric Power Distribution System Upgrade at Janes Island State Park

The Maryland Environmental Service is requesting competitive sealed bids for an electric power distribution system upgrade at Janes Island State Park in Somerset County, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM, a mandatory site visit on July 16 at 10:00 AM, and a pre-bid conference on July 14 at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. An overall Minority Business Enterprise subcontract participation goal of 15 percent of the total bid amount is established.

The scope includes replacement of old electrical equipment and site upgrades to accommodate new RV connections and EV charging stations. The successful contractor will have 365 consecutive calendar days to complete all work following the Notice to Proceed. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the base bid exceeds $250,000.

Bidders must submit a Contractors Qualification Questionnaire, Equipment List, List of Subcontractors, and Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit with their bids; failure to include required MBE documentation may render a bid non-responsive. Bid security of five percent of the base bid is required if the bid exceeds $100,000. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required for contracts exceeding $100,000. Liquidated damages of $1,839.00 per calendar day will be assessed for work extending beyond the 365-day performance period. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Questions regarding technical or procurement matters must be submitted by July 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM through the MES Procurement Portal. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire).