FEMA Elevation Project - 2705 Church Street {4491-22}

The County of Wicomico, Maryland, through its Planning and Zoning agency, is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to perform construction services aimed at elevating a residential structure located at 2705 Church Street, Quantico (within the Town of Whitehaven). The project requires elevating the lowest finished floor of the building to at least two feet above the base flood elevation (BFE) in accordance with FEMA requirements, constructing a compliant foundation, and subsequently lowering the structure onto the newly constructed foundation or piers. The vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and other incidentals to complete the project as specified within the solicitation documents. The contract work is grant-funded, emphasizing compliance with detailed engineering and construction standards to ensure flood resilience. The solicitation, identified by number 2025-IFB-105 and posted in late February 2026 with proposals due by early April 2026, is governed by Wicomico County’s comprehensive standard terms and conditions for contracts, ensuring legal and procedural rigor. These terms cover critical aspects such as contract amendments, compliance with applicable laws, insurance requirements including general liability, automobile, and workers’ compensation, indemnification clauses, and provisions addressing force majeure events. The contract holds the vendor to an independent contractor status, prohibits contingent fees, and includes nondiscrimination clauses. Key points of contact to address questions or coordination include the Chief Building Inspector and the Purchasing Agent at Wicomico County. The solicitation documents stipulate adherence to all county and grant program guidelines, ensuring the project’s timely and compliant completion.