Opportunity
Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2027-10
Howard County Solicits Construction of LEED Silver Non-Congregate Shelter with Sustainable Wood Requirements
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
IFB 2027-10
NAICS
236220, 238350
Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified construction firms to build a new 15,082 square foot Non-Congregate Shelter at Lynn Buff Court, Laurel, MD. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Contact: Michael V. Decker, CPPB - Scope of Work: - Construction of a new shelter building (15,082 sq ft) with associated parking and site work - Project must achieve LEED Silver certification - Includes concrete, masonry, steel framing, metal fabrications, carpentry, and architectural woodwork - Emphasis on environmental and indoor air quality management, sustainable design, and commissioning - Product/Material Requirements: - Use of wood products must comply with the Rainforest Protection Act of 1991 - Prohibits certain tropical hardwoods unless sourced from sustainable, pre-existing plantations - Specific woods listed include: Acapu, Lauan (Red/White), Mahogany (African/American), Teak, Ebony, Rosewood, Zebrawood, and others - Notable Requirements: - Contractor qualifications and bid bond (5% of total bid) - 15% subcontracting goal for contracts over $50,000 (Equal Business Opportunity) - Veteran-owned business participation encouraged - Compliance with Howard County living wage requirements - Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified construction firms.
Description
Howard County is seeking bids from construction firms to build a new 15,082 square foot Non-Congregate Shelter building, including associated parking and site work. The project is classified under SHA Cost Group F and has a duration of 365 calendar days. Bidders must submit an electronic bid by October 28, 2026, and attend a pre-bid meeting held virtually on September 15, 2026. The contract number for this solicitation is IFB 2027-10.