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

Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration is requesting bids for replacement of underground fuel tanks and fuel dispensing equipment at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and a remote pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

The scope encompasses removal of existing underground fuel tanks and fuel dispensing equipment and all incidental work as identified in the contract documents. The project duration is estimated at 150 calendar days, with a start date of August 18, 2026 and place of performance at the fire station location.

The contract is structured as a lump-sum award. A bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount, payable to the Director of Finance and submitted either electronically or as an original certified check, is required prior to the bid deadline. Performance and payment bonds are each required at 100% of the contract value. The estimated bid value is classified under SHA Cost Group "D." Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day.

Required submittals include a Contractors Qualification Questionnaire, Foreign Service Disclosure Form, and Living Wage Form. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal and formatted as line items. Offer validity is 120 calendar days from bid opening. Questions are due September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Pre-bid meeting attendance is not required. Michael Decker at 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov is the point of contact for inquiries.