Horizon Hills Bridge Replacement

The City of Rockville, Maryland, Procurement Division is requesting bids for the replacement of the Horizon Hills pedestrian bridge (Bridge No. PB-068) in Horizon Hill Park under IFB #01-27, with bids due September 23, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.

The scope requires supplying all labor, equipment, tools, disposal, and materials for in-kind replacement of one existing steel pedestrian bridge with a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge using existing concrete bridge abutments (subject to structural adequacy). Work also includes replacement of four wood-post wingwalls with gabion baskets, rough grading for gabion installation, permanent turf establishment of disturbed areas, and delivery of as-built drawings upon completion. All existing asphalt pathways and concrete sidewalks must remain in place; the contractor bears liability for damage repair. Mandatory site visits are required before bid submission by September 22, 2026.

The project is subject to Maryland Department of Environment JPA requirements, Montgomery County noise ordinance compliance, and references Maryland Department of Transportation and federal highway administration standards. The contractor must maintain four City permits (SMP2026-00014, SCP2026-00010, PWK2026-00029, and MDE-JPA 25-NT-3273) throughout execution.

Bids must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis via the City's Collaboration Portal as a single PDF. A 5% bid bond or certified check, payable to the Mayor and Council of Rockville, is required. Upon award, the contractor must provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each equal to 100% of the contract award and bid amount. Retainage is 5% from progress payments, with final retainage held 120 days after project acceptance. Liquidated damages are $400 per calendar day for missed completion deadlines. Payment terms are NET 30 via ACH only. Questions are due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The contractor must execute the City's Standard Form of Agreement and return original bonds within 15 days of issuance.