Hammond Avenue - Storm Drainage Pipe Replacement

Carroll County Office Division of Roads Operations is requesting lump sum bids for storm drainage pipe replacement on Hammond Avenue and adjacent roadways in Eldersburg, Maryland under RFB #19-F-1-26/27, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST and a pre-bid conference on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Hammond Avenue and Cable Drive (attendance not mandatory).

The scope encompasses replacement of approximately 1,300 feet of existing corrugated metal pipe with high-density polyethylene pipe in six segments: four 18-inch diameter runs (184, 61, 310, and 113 feet), one 18-inch run (325 feet), and one 21-inch run (300 feet). All work must be performed within the roadway and completed within 60 calendar days of the County's Notice to Proceed. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (winter schedule) or 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (summer schedule), with limited Saturday availability (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) if pre-approved. Liquidated damages of $500 per working day apply for failure to complete within the 60-day window.

Bidders must submit lump sum bids covering all materials, labor, equipment, delivery, permits, insurance, and incidental expenses; time and material quotes are not acceptable. A bid bond equal to 5% of the Base Bid Sum is required. Successful bidders must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price if it exceeds $100,000. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with OSHA and Maryland Occupational Safety Health Standards, provide at least three references for similar projects completed within the past twelve months, and demonstrate adequate financial resources and satisfactory past performance. Payment terms are Net 30 days following invoice receipt and work inspection. Bids are submitted electronically through Public Purchase with public opening via Microsoft Teams. Contact: Cathy Virtz, Roads Manager, 410-386-6717.