Ocean City Racquet Center Renovation

The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland is requesting sealed bids for complete renovation of the Ocean City Racquet Center (Bid B02-27), with bids due September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST and a pre-bid meeting on August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the racquet center.

The scope encompasses demolition of the existing racquet center building and surrounding decks; construction of a new building with new decks; resurfacing and redesigning four asphalt tennis courts into three tennis courts and two pickleball courts (adding to six existing pickleball courts for a total of eight); replacement of court fencing and netting; installation of pavers in a new seating area between clay and asphalt courts; and construction of a concrete slab with electrical installation for a town-provided shed. The contractor furnishes all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and tools necessary for completion.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing similar goods and services under their submitted company name, supported by references. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required; the Town retains bonds from the three most responsive and responsible bidders and returns all others upon contract execution and receipt of performance and payment bonds. The successful vendor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price with a corporate surety on the Treasury Department's acceptable list. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $5 million aggregate, Professional Liability of $2 million per claim, and Commercial Automobile coverage of $1 million combined single limit, with the Town named as additional insured.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to complete within the contract timeframe specified in the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, prior performance, project management, quality assurance and control, value-added services, and pricing. Questions are due August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Addenda will be posted by close of business August 26, 2026. Minority vendors are encouraged to participate.