Maryland Annapolis Civic Plus #IFB #26-09

Annapolis Solicits Construction for West East Express and Poplar Trail Improvements

The City of Annapolis is seeking bids for the construction of the West East Express, Poplar Trail Improvements, and West Extension project, a major civil works initiative to enhance and extend a shared-use path and associated infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - City of Annapolis, Central Purchasing Office, Department of Procurement Services, and Planning and Zoning - Project Scope: - Construction of a 10-foot-wide shared-use path along an abandoned railway (approx. 1.3 miles) - Widening of existing trail, new boardwalk and deck construction, and installation of composite decking - Extensive site preparation: clearing, grubbing, excavation, and grading - Installation of reinforced concrete pipes, manholes, inlets, and stormwater management facilities (bioswales, check dams, bioretention meadows) - Construction of retaining walls, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks - Asphalt paving, aggregate base courses, and pavement milling - Erosion and sediment control: silt fences, super silt fences, stabilized entrances, inlet protection - Landscaping: planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, turfgrass, and construction of planting beds - Site amenities: benches, bike racks, bike fixit station, water fountains, pet waste stations, trash receptacles, playground and fitness equipment - Installation of signage, pavement markings (thermoplastic and preformed), and traffic control devices (barricades, drums, portable message signs) - Utilities relocation and maintenance of traffic throughout construction - Products/Materials (selected examples with part numbers and quantities): - 2550 CY Class 1 Excavation (201030) - 893 tons Superpave Asphalt Mix 9.5MM (504500) - 975 LF 6" Perforated Circular Pipe Underdrain (387106) - 7267 LF Temporary Orange Construction Fence (120784) - 3118 LF Super Silt Fence (390535) - 68 Tree Guards (700000) - 641 LF Standard Concrete Curb and Gutter (600000) - 155 Sheet Aluminum Signs (801605) - 6 Bike Racks (700000), 1 Bike Fixit Station (700000), 1 Water Fountain (700000) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state supplemental specifications and prevailing wage - Bid, payment, and performance bonds required - Encouragement of minority and emerging small business participation - Contractor must be registered and in good standing with Maryland SDAT and federal SAM, and not debarred - Project duration is 600 calendar days (approx. 18 months) - No specific OEMs or proprietary vendors are named; products are standard civil construction materials and site furnishings.

Description

The City of Annapolis is soliciting sealed bids for construction phase services for the West East Express, Poplar Trail Improvements, and West Extension project. The work includes constructing a 10-foot-wide shared use path within an abandoned railway track between Gibraltar Avenue and Admiral Drive, and widening the existing trail from Popular Avenue to Taylor Avenue for approximately 1.3 miles. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on July 24, 2026, and a virtual pre-bid meeting will be held on June 29, 2026. The project encourages the use of minority and emerging small businesses.

View original listing