Maryland Department of Natural Resources Security Fence on Wills Mountain

The Maryland Environmental Service is soliciting competitive sealed bids for chain-link security fencing installation at Wills Mountain in Allegany County, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM. An MBE subcontract participation goal of 5 percent applies; bidders must make good faith efforts to engage Maryland State Certified Minority Business Enterprises.

The scope is procurement and installation of approximately 2,420 linear feet of 8-foot-high galvanized chain-link fencing and two 20-foot-wide double-swing gates with galvanized hardware to secure the abandoned Artmor Plastics building at 10500 Wills Mt Road. Fence posts must be surface-mounted to reusable ballast blocks or similar non-invasive anchoring systems without drilling or excavation. The contractor is responsible for evaluating site-specific conditions, including steep slopes and limited access, and proposing alternative anchoring methods subject to Maryland Department of Natural Resources and MES approval. Work must be completed within 30 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages of $1,750 per calendar day apply for delays beyond this period.

For bids exceeding $100,000, a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the base bid is required, with an original hard copy mailed or hand-delivered to MES Headquarters and an electronic copy attached to the bid submission. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required for contracts exceeding $100,000. Bidders must submit the MES bid form, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Contractor's Qualification Questionnaire, Equipment List, List of Subcontractors, and Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit through the MES Procurement Portal. Questions are due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM. An online pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Luke Grooms at 410-729-8518 or 443-704-5616 with at least 24 hours' notice.