5th Street Reconstruction Project

The City of Bowie, Maryland is soliciting bids for the 5th Street Reconstruction Project under solicitation number C26_005, with proposals due by May 22, 2026. The project involves comprehensive pavement reconstruction including site preparation, clearing, excavation, traffic control, and installation of pavement markings and drainage components, all in accordance with City Standard Specifications and Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration standards. Contractors must comply with special provisions addressing Buy American requirements, maintenance of traffic, protection of property, and the use of equal materials only with written approval. Performance is site-specific in Bowie, Maryland, with a construction duration of approximately 49 calendar days to begin upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed after the kick-off meeting. The contract is expected to be awarded on a firm fixed price basis, with payment tied to a Schedule of Values submitted in AIA G702 format and certified by the City’s Project Manager, including a 5% retainage held until final acceptance. Invoicing must be submitted electronically or in hard copy to the City’s Contract Specialist without use of federal systems like WAWF. Contractors must submit a complete bid package via the Bid Locker portal in PDF format, including mandatory certifications on equal opportunity, drug-free workplace, and public contracting eligibility, along with affidavits and reference lists. Closeout deliverables are extensive and include as-built drawings, shop drawings, product data, equipment inventory, O&M manuals with manufacturer details and maintenance schedules, warranty documentation, lien releases, and asset handover via GIS/HIPPO systems. All closeout documents must be provided in both electronic and hard copy formats, bound in 3-ring vinyl-covered binders. The contractor is responsible for all permits, safety compliance with OSHA and Maryland labor regulations, erosion and sediment control, and correction of defective work at no additional cost. A one-year workmanship warranty applies from substantial completion, and any repaired elements must be warranted for an additional year. All warranties and closeout submittals must be submitted within 15 days of substantial completion. While no evaluation factors or weights are formally disclosed, the City reserves the right to award based on responsiveness, price reasonableness, and compliance with specifications in its sole discretion. No federal accounting codes, COR/COTR/PCO names, or packaging standards are provided, and socioeconomic or small business set-asides are not specified. The contract allows change orders up to 30% of the total bid quantities but does not disclose an estimated