Richard Montgomery HS and Walt Whitman HS Artificial Turf Field Replacement

This solicitation, identified as BPM059538, is for the replacement of artificial turf fields at Richard Montgomery High School and Walt Whitman High School in Maryland. The project requires a qualified contractor who has installed at least ten infilled synthetic turf fields and can provide a manufacturer's warranty for eight years. The scope includes the installation of a synthetic turf system featuring machine-tufted markings and logos using a three-color system. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, with preference given to Maryland resident bidders in the event of a tie. The contract includes strict compliance requirements, including adherence to the Maryland Buy American Steel Act and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals. Financial protections include a performance bond for 100 percent of the contract price and a 5 percent retainage on all payments. Liquidated damages are established at 2,500 dollars per day for the first 30 days of phase delay, increasing to 5,000 dollars per day thereafter, and 500 dollars per day for failures beyond 60 days after substantial completion. Additionally, the contractor must maintain a third-party insurance policy with an annual aggregate of at least 60 million dollars and a per-incident limit of 7 million dollars from an insurer rated A++ or better by AM Best.