FEMA MDEM House Elevation Project

The Town of Oxford, Maryland, is soliciting sealed proposals for a federally funded project under a FEMA and Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) grant to elevate two residential dwellings located at 102 Stewart Avenue and 104 Jefferson Street. The objective is to raise these homes to a height three feet above the Base Flood Elevation, significantly enhancing flood resilience in compliance with FEMA floodplain management standards and local building codes. The contract is structured as a fixed lump sum, with an estimated value between $200,000 and $400,000. Key milestones include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 17, 2025, a deadline for questions on November 24, 2025, and a final proposal submission deadline of January 5, 2026. Work must commence within three business days of contract award and be completed by August 1, 2026, with the contractor expected to complete both house elevations and related site work within approximately 45 days. The contract requires comprehensive construction services, including foundation inspections, engineering design and permitting, site preparation and restoration, structural demolition and retrofitting, extension of utility systems, construction of elevated foundations and piers, and the physical elevation of structures. Contractors must provide detailed cost breakdowns by project phase and must comply with numerous federal, state, and local regulations including environmental laws (Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act), labor laws (Executive Order 11246, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act), debarment and suspension requirements, and Maryland procurement statutes. The contractor is required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price, provide evidence of insurance coverage, and submit affidavits attesting to their qualifications and compliance with applicable laws. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject proposals based on a weighted evaluation emphasizing technical merit (40%), cost and schedule adherence (40%), and references (20%). The contractor must coordinate all required inspections and approvals, ensure proper marking of utilities, and complete all work in adherence to bid specifications, manufacturer instructions, and safety standards. Payments will be made monthly based on work progress, with invoicing processed through the Town Manager's office. The contract imposes stringent requirements on equal employment opportunity, Buy American preferences, anti-lobbying provisions, and requires all subcontractors to be properly licensed and in good standing with State authorities.