Garrett County Administration Buildings Sidewalk Project

The Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland is requesting sealed bids for removal and replacement of sidewalks, ramp entrances, curbing, stairs, landings, and plaza sections at three county government locations—the Garrett County Administration Building (M&T Bank location), Garrett County Community Action Building, and Garrett County Courthouse—under IFB #26-0930, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. local time at the Garrett County Purchasing Department, 203 South Fourth Street Room 207, Oakland, Maryland.

The scope covers approximately 14,200 square feet of concrete work across all three sites. Bidders must submit a lump sum price covering labor, equipment, materials, demolition, removal, disposal, subgrade preparation, concrete work, ADA improvements, drainage work, bollards, and traffic protection. All work must comply with Maryland SHA standards and specifications and include a one-year warranty against faulty materials and workmanship. Safe pedestrian and vehicle access must be maintained throughout the project duration.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All bids must remain binding for 90 days following the bid opening date. The project is funded solely by Garrett County funds; contractors must include applicable sales tax in bid prices as the County's tax exemption does not transfer to construction contractors. Performance and payment bonds are required if the contract amount exceeds $25,000; a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price is mandatory if the contract amount is $100,000 or more. Contractors must provide certificates of insurance naming the Board of County Commissioners as certificate holder and additional insured, with general liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence), workers compensation (statutory limits), and automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit).

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., beginning at the Garrett County Courthouse; contractors must notify the Facilities and Maintenance Department by close of business on September 14, 2026. Questions are due by 2:00 P.M. on September 23, 2026. Public bid opening and reading occurs at 2:00 P.M. on September 30, 2026.