Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #EOI-06-2026

Howard County On-Call Engineering, Construction Inspection, and Administrative Services

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified consultants to provide on-call engineering, construction inspection, and administrative services for a range of public works projects. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement & Contract Administration - Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, Construction Inspection Division - Scope of Services: - On-call professional engineering services for capital, developer, and Right-of-Way projects - Construction inspection services (Levels A, B, and C) with varying experience and certification requirements - Construction management, including CPM schedule review, change order and claims analysis, cost estimating, and constructability review - Drafting (as-built) services and preparation of drawing revisions - Clerical technician and administrative support for project documentation and customer service - Engineering technician services for field and laboratory testing (soil, concrete, welds, geotechnical evaluations) compliant with ASTM standards - Material inspection and testing services, including use of nuclear density gauges and other equipment - Emergency response and damage assessment support - Notable Requirements: - Personnel must meet specific experience and certification standards (e.g., NICET levels, Professional Engineer registration, safety certifications) - Assignments may be full-time or part-time and are made at the County's discretion - Minority Business Enterprises and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate - Use of Form SF330 for technical submittals - Insurance and safety compliance required - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the focus is on professional and technical services - Multiple awards may be made; cost-effectiveness and personnel qualifications are emphasized - All procurement is conducted electronically - Key Locations: - Office of Procurement & Contract Administration, Columbia, MD - Construction Inspection Division, Bureau of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Howard County, MD - Delivery location at 7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MD

Description

The County intends to establish an on-call contract with a Consultant to provide engineering services on an as-needed basis. The County reserves the right to make one or more awards to responsible Consultants whose proposals represent the best value. The assignment of work is at the sole discretion of the County, and Consultants waive any claims for extra compensation or damages arising from work assignments. The contract period is one year starting around February 1, 2027, with an option to renew for five additional one-year increments.

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