Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #RFP-02-2027

Howard County seeks contractor for Bollman Truss Bridge Railroad Timbers and Framing Replacements

Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified contractor to restore the historic railroad portion of the Bollman Truss Bridge in Savage, MD. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Scope of Work: - Replacement of all timber framing, ties, support beams, blocking, and hardware on the railroad portion of the bridge - Materials must conform to Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) standards and be pre-approved by the Maryland Historic Trust - Timber must be treated to AWPA UC5A/B levels; hardware must be hot dip galvanized to ASTM A153 or stainless steel - Replacement timbers must be dapped to match existing profiles; hardware must be historically consistent - Contractor responsible for removal, disposal, site restoration, and maintaining pedestrian access during construction - Notable Requirements: - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal - Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises encouraged to participate - Compliance with Howard County Living Wage requirements ($19.83/hr) - 5% bid deposit required - Adherence to OSHA, MOSHA, and MDOT safety standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open to all qualified firms - Contract term is one year, with an option to renew for an additional year

Description

Howard County, Maryland seeks a qualified firm to furnish labor and materials to accurately recreate the historic railroad portion of the Bollman Truss Bridge located at 8600 Foundry St., Savage, Maryland. The work involves replacing the existing framing and railroad timbers, complete with hardware that is historically consistent. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for an additional year. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond, and there is a 15% Equal Business Opportunity subcontracting goal.

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