Request for Qualifications for Construction Services: Gunner's Lake Local Park Renovation

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking qualified contractors for the renovation of Gunner's Lake Local Park in Germantown, Maryland, under solicitation P47-111. This project involves a comprehensive scope of work including site preparation, demolition, tree preservation, grading, and the installation of stormwater management facilities. Key amenities to be constructed include a new playground, a picnic pavilion, relocated soccer fields, an adult fitness area, and a new loop path with benches. Additionally, the project requires the installation of two new pedestrian entrances with concrete stairways and modifications to the existing parking lot to relocate ADA parking spaces. This is a two-step procurement process beginning with a Request for Qualifications to pre-qualify firms for subsequent Invitations for Bids. Proposals must be submitted via OpenGov Procurement by October 14, 2026. To qualify, offerors must achieve a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100 points. Requirements for the selected contractor include providing a Field Superintendent with at least five years of experience and adhering to strict material preservation and storage standards. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract amount are required. Payments are generally made within 30 days of invoice approval, with final payment due 90 days after final acceptance of the work.