P-068-220-002 Black Walnut Point NRMA Shore Erosion Control

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is soliciting bids for the Black Walnut Point Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA) Shore Erosion Control project, identified by solicitation number BPM051238. The procurement involves installation of erosion control measures along Black Walnut Point Road in Tilghman Island, which includes constructing approximately 920 linear feet of stone revetment and 2,120 linear feet of gravel access road. The project will be completed within 365 calendar days and requires comprehensive shore erosion control work, including armor stone installation, roadway repairs, and vegetation restoration using native species. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 4417 Black Walnut Point Road in Tilghman, Maryland. Bids are due electronically through the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by June 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit various attachments, including a bid/proposal affidavit, bid bond, and compliance forms, and will be subject to liquidated damages of $750 per calendar day for project delays.

The procurement includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontracting goal of 25% of the total contract dollar amount, with no specific subgoals or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation requirements. The project is not federally funded and will be executed as a firm fixed-price contract. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage determinations, which include specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and labor classifications derived from Maryland's 2023 annual wage survey. Electronic funds transfer is mandatory for contracts exceeding $200,000, and bidders must provide certification of American-manufactured goods, with potential exceptions for emergency safety goods or when American goods are substantially more expensive or unavailable. While no specific budget range is listed in the documents, the project involves substantial infrastructure work in a critical environmental area, suggesting a significant investment. Contractors must demonstrate capability through a comprehensive questionnaire covering business background, financial information, bonding capacity, and experience with similar environmental and construction projects.