Richard Montgomery HS and Walt Whitman HS Artificial Turf Field Replacement

Montgomery County Public Schools is soliciting bids for the replacement of artificial turf fields at Richard Montgomery High School and Walt Whitman High School under solicitation BPM059538. The project requires the installation of a tufted, polyethylene, grass-like synthetic turf system, with all football and game line markings machine-tufted into the panels prior to shipment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder who can demonstrate experience in installing at least ten infilled synthetic turf fields. Key requirements include a single-source manufacturer's warranty for eight years from the date of substantial completion and a pre-paid 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. The project is divided into construction, acceptance, and warranty phases, with strict liquidated damages for delays: 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. Financial terms include a 5 percent retainage on all payments and the use of AIA G702 and G703 forms for invoicing. Bidders must comply with the Maryland Buy American Steel Act and ADA standards. While there is no specific MBE goal for this project due to limited subcontracting opportunities, the agency encourages minority business participation and requires specific documentation for those who do utilize MBE firms. Performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price are required via AIA Document A312.