Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #06-2026

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

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified consultants to provide on-call construction inspection, engineering, and administrative services for a variety of public works projects. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement & Contract Administration - Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, Construction Inspection Division - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as this is a professional services solicitation. - Vendors: Multiple consulting firms may be selected for award. - Services Requested: - Construction inspection (Levels A, B, C) with varying experience and certification requirements (e.g., NICET, Workspace Safety, Confined Space) - Project management by registered Professional Engineers or Certified Construction Managers - Drafting (as-built) services per County standards - Clerical technician and engineering technician support - Material inspection and testing (including nuclear density gauges, soil/concrete testing, weld inspection, geotechnical evaluations, ASTM-compliant lab testing) - Construction management (CPM schedule review, change order/claims analysis, cost estimating, shop drawing/constructability review) - Professional services for emergency response and damage assessment - Notable Requirements: - Use of Form SF330 for technical submittals - Adherence to wage rate requirements - Encouragement of Minority Business Enterprises and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises participation - Services provided on an as-needed, project-specific basis; work assignments at County discretion - Personnel must meet specific certification and experience standards - NIGP Codes: 91831 (Construction Consulting), 92500 (Engineering Services, Professional), 95826 (Construction Management Services), 96847 (Inspection Services, Construction Type)

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 agreement period is one year starting around February 1, 2027, with an option to renew for five additional one-year increments.

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