South Meadow Court Pond Retrofit and Stream Restoration

Howard County is seeking to award a construction contract for the South Meadow Court Pond Retrofit and Stream Restoration project, which involves the development of a new stormwater management pond and stream restoration activities within Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland. The scope of work includes floodplain excavation, grading, installation of various stream structures such as riffle grade controls, embedded logs, woody toe protection, stone toe protection, log rolls, and wetlands, as well as erosion and sediment control measures. Additionally, the project entails installing approximately 540 linear feet of new sanitary sewer lines and manholes to support the Stormwater Management Division of the Department of Public Works. The project is scheduled to commence around May 2025, with a contract value estimated between two and five million dollars. The procurement process is governed by a comprehensive set of requirements including mandatory affidavits and disclosures, such as non-collusion, conflict of interest, and foreign services disclosures, to ensure transparency and compliance with Maryland procurement laws. The contract will be formalized through a contractor agreement that specifies obligations regarding labor, materials, project timelines, and adherence to ethical standards, including conflict of interest and fair employment practices. Bidders are also required to submit documentation certifying their participation in veteran-owned business programs and affirming their compliance with various legal and ethical standards. The solicitation, identified as IFB 2025-19, was posted in October 2024, with responses due by early December 2024, and the project aims to enhance stormwater management infrastructure and stream health within the county.