Schooley Mill Park Trail Construction

Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration is requesting bids for natural surface trail construction services at Schooley Mill Park under IFB 2027-13, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and a remote pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (attendance not required).

The scope includes furnishing personnel, supervision, equipment, work zone requirements, materials, fuel, and related incidentals to perform natural surface trail construction. The project falls under SHA Cost Group "B" and encompasses hike and bike trail construction with sidewalk and pedestrian/handicap ramp elements. The contract is awarded on a lump sum basis with a project duration of 180 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays.

Bidders must submit a Contractors Qualification Questionnaire as a required form and submit bids electronically through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required, submitted as either an electronic bond or certified check made payable to the Director of Finance, Howard County. Payment and performance bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract value, are required. Bid prices must remain valid for 120 calendar days from September 18, 2026.

The question and answer period deadline is September 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Michael Decker serves as the primary contact at 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov.