Sharp Road Park Parking Lot Paving

Caroline County Department of Recreation and Parks is accepting written bids for paving the parking lot at Sharp Road Park under RFP# CCDRP2027-01, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Caroline County Commissioners office, 109 Market Street, Denton, Maryland. A local-vendor preference applies under Caroline County Purchasing Ordinance; award is not based on price alone but includes assessment of specification compliance, bid clarity, contractor ability to perform, and local-vendor preference.

The scope includes parking lot preparation through grading and paving with a 9.5mm surface covering approximately 25,000 square feet, plus all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and cleanup. Bidders are responsible for visiting the project site at 320 Sharp Road, Denton, Maryland. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.

Written bid questions must be submitted by noon on September 28, 2026, with addenda issued by end of day on October 1. Public bid opening occurs at 9:00 a.m. on October 8. The County intends to award within 30 calendar days following bid opening, with contract completion required by December 15, 2026. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten calendar days of award notification.

Bid security equal to not less than 5 percent of the bid amount (certified check or bid bond payable to the County Commissioners of Caroline County) is required. A performance bond equal to 100 percent of the bid price must be furnished at contract execution. Required insurance includes general liability of minimum $2,000,000 and workers' compensation as required by law; Caroline County must be named as additional insured and loss payee. The County is exempt from federal, state, and local excise taxes and will not provide sales tax exemption numbers. Payment is made only upon receipt of properly approved purchase orders supported by invoices for materials and services.