Rehabilitation of Borden Tunnel Great Allegheny Passage Pedestrian Trail

Allegany County, Maryland is procuring rehabilitation services for the Borden Tunnel on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Pedestrian Trail in Frostburg, Maryland. The project scope includes installation of a metal lining system, repairs to the existing tunnel structure, restoration of the foundation system, rehabilitation of the drainage system, and reinstallation of existing LED lighting fixtures. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in tunnel rehabilitation, structural repairs, and pedestrian trail infrastructure work. The procurement was posted on April 8, 2026, with proposals due by May 14, 2026. Interested vendors should anticipate this compressed timeline and ensure all submissions meet the specified deadline. While specific evaluation criteria have not been detailed in the available information, bidders should prepare documentation demonstrating technical capability, relevant project experience, safety protocols, and financial stability to execute this specialized infrastructure project.

The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular contractor classifications at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified in the posted opportunity information. The project will require integration with the existing GAP Trail infrastructure and the reinstalled LED lighting system, necessitating coordination with trail operations and adherence to established standards for the pedestrian pathway. The contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the posted opportunity details. Interested contractors should contact Allegany County directly for additional specifications, technical requirements, bonding and insurance details, and any other procurement conditions necessary to prepare a competitive proposal.