Long Reach Fire Station No. 9 Upgraded Fuel Storage & Dispensing System

Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration is requesting bids on IFB 2027-11 for an upgraded fuel storage and dispensing system at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid conference via WebEx on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Addendum 1 was issued September 14, 2026, addressing clarifications from the pre-bid teleconference and written questions.

Bidders must hold Maryland Certified UST Remover and Technician certification and demonstrate at least five years of experience in underground fuel storage tank construction, with documentation of three completed UST replacements within the past three years. The project is classified in SHA Cost Group "D."

The scope encompasses removal of two existing 2,500-gallon underground storage tanks (one diesel, one gasoline); installation of new USTs with fuel dispensing systems and vapor recovery; electrical infrastructure and medium-voltage utility work (performed directly by BGE at County expense); a new 22' × 38' canopy with structural steel and foundation designed by a Maryland-licensed Professional Engineer; EV charging stations (ChargePoint Express 280 Level 3 and ChargePoint CPF50 Level 2); paving and storm drainage; and remediation of any petroleum-impacted soil. Contractors must salvage and reinstall the existing E.J. Ward Fuel Master card reader, provide soil and water sampling and analysis, handle fuel transfer and disposal, and provide the transformer pad and trench for BGE's direct-buried medium-voltage cables.

All work must be completed within 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bid pricing remains valid for 120 calendar days. Bids must include a 5% bid bond or certified check payable to the Director of Finance, Howard County. Performance and payment bonds for the full contract amount are required within 10 days of award. Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation Insurance (statutory) are mandatory. A 10% retainage will be held for 90 days following final acceptance; liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for delays.

Howard County's living wage requirement of $19.83 per hour (effective January 15, 2026) applies to this service contract exceeding $100,000 annually. A 15% equal business opportunity subcontracting goal applies to contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Contractors must complete the Contractors Qualifications Questionnaire, comply with the Rain Forest Protection Act for exposed wood products, and submit a Foreign Services Disclosure Form if applicable.