FM26-04 yard hydrants: triangle garden

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) in Calvert County, Maryland, is seeking bids for the FM26-04 Yard Hydrants: Triangle Garden project, which involves installing water infrastructure at the park's historic site. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that requires contractors to furnish labor, equipment, and materials for installing three yard hydrants and extending a water line from the Patterson Pool House. Specifically, the project entails installing two yard hydrants along the South side of the Triangle Garden and an optional third hydrant on the North side, with careful archaeological monitoring during trenching. The bid submission deadline is August 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a pre-bid meeting held on July 18, 2025. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including the IFB form, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, current licenses, insurance certificates, and a bid that remains valid for 120 days. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, references, system and site knowledge, previous experience, compliance with preservation practices, project completion timeline, and overall cost.

The procurement encourages participation from minority business enterprises and small businesses, with specific provisions for non-discriminatory practices embedded in the mandatory terms and conditions. Contractors must comply with Maryland state procurement regulations, maintain a drug-free workplace, and be current on state obligations. The contract includes a 10 percent contingency cost to be added to the total project price, and the work must be completed within 30 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the project requires careful coordination with the Patterson Archaeologist during site work. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the contract will be awarded based on the most favorable evaluated bid price. Bidders must also execute several affidavits certifying compliance with state regulations, including commercial nondiscrimination, minority business enterprise participation, veteran-owned small business enterprise compliance, and disclosures related to potential conflicts of interest.