Opportunity
Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #2027-10
Howard County Construction Bid: 15,082 sq ft Non-Congregate Shelter at Lynn Buff Court
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
2027-10
NAICS
236220
Howard County, Maryland is seeking construction firms to build a new 15,082 sq ft Non-Congregate Shelter at Lynn Buff Court, North Laurel, MD. - Government Buyer: - Howard County Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Project managed by Michael V. Decker, CPPB - Scope of Work: - Complete construction of a 2-story shelter with 22 guestrooms, offices, common areas, commercial kitchen, dining room, lounges, intake, and laundry facilities - Includes associated parking and site work - All major construction divisions: general conditions, concrete, masonry/facade, metals, wood/plastics/composites, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishing, conveying system, fire suppression, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, electronic safety and security, and earthwork - Specific earthwork: 1,400 cubic yards each of compacted fill and CR-6 - Products & Equipment: - Commercial kitchen equipment: dishwashers, disposers, freezers, refrigerators, fire suppression system, exhaust hoods, double combi ovens, electric range, tea and coffee brewers, hot holding cabinet, food shields, hot/cold wells - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with LEED Silver certification standards - Environmental and indoor air quality management, sustainable design, and commissioning - Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) 15% subcontracting goal - Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation - Living wage requirements - Bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of total bid - Liquidated damages: $500 per calendar day for delays - Environmentally preferable products encouraged - Disclosure of foreign services if applicable - Design & Engineering Firms: - Michael Graves Architecture, Vogel Engineering + Timmons Group, Columbia Engineering, GIPE Associates, Lorax Partners, Forella Group, Culinary Advisors - No specific OEMs or product brands mandated; focus is on construction services and materials per specifications.
Description
Howard County is seeking bids from construction firms to build a new 15,082 square foot Non-Congregate Shelter building. The project includes associated parking and site work. The contract duration is 365 calendar days with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day. Bids are due by October 28, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026.