Elkridge Community & 50 Plus Center

Howard County, Maryland is requesting bids on construction of the Elkridge Community & 50 Plus Center, a 71,476 square foot facility located at 6365, 6371, and 6379 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, Maryland, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, and written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

The scope includes construction of the main building structure and interior spaces; development of associated parking facilities; installation of outdoor amenities; and completion of all required site work, utilities, grading, stormwater management, and landscaping. The project duration is 610 calendar days. Bids must be submitted electronically on a lump-sum basis with line items; required submissions include a Contractors Qualification Questionnaire, Environmentally Preferable Products certification, Rainforest Protection Act compliance form, and Foreign Services Disclosure Form.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount, payable to the Director of Finance, Howard County. Performance and payment bonds are each required at 100 percent of the contract value. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per calendar day for non-compliance. Bid prices must remain valid for 120 calendar days.

Contact Michael Decker at 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov for inquiries. Bidding documentation and submission instructions are available through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal.