Rebid: Patapsco Valley State Park McKeldin Gas Tank Replacement

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is soliciting sealed bids for removal and replacement of above-ground gasoline and diesel fuel storage systems at Patapsco Valley State Park McKeldin Area in Marriottsville, Maryland, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement restricted to certified small businesses, with a 20% Minority Business Enterprise subcontract participation goal.

The scope requires removal of existing 500-gallon gasoline and 500-gallon diesel tanks and installation of new dual 1500-gallon vaulted storage systems with side-mounted dispensers, concrete pads, bollards, and pumping systems. The contractor must provide a temporary 1,000-gallon gasoline tank with metered dispenser to maintain facility operations during construction and perform complete site restoration including topsoil placement and grass seeding. Work must meet UL #2085, NFPA-30, NFPA-30A, and API standards. Tank removal must be performed by a Maryland Department of the Environment-approved licensed tank removal contractor; electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor approved for Baltimore County. The prime contractor must perform a minimum of 51% of work with its own employees and hold a Maryland General Contractor license with at least three years of experience in similar construction. A two-year workmanship and materials warranty and 30-year manufacturer's tank warranty are required.

The contract term is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $350 per day for non-completion. Bid pricing includes a base bid component plus unit prices for transferring usable fuels (estimated 1,000 gallons) and removing and disposing of unusable fuels (estimated 100 gallons). Bid prices are firm for 120 days from opening. A 5% bid bond is required for bids exceeding $100,000; performance and payment bonds are required if award exceeds $100,000. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site. Questions are due June 11, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. The project site is located at 11676 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Maryland 21104. Maryland prevailing wage rates apply.