Non-Congregate Shelter at Lynn Buff Court

The County of Howard is seeking a qualified construction firm to design‑build a new 15,082 sf non‑congregate emergency shelter with parking, site grading, utility connections, and associated infrastructure at Lynn Buff Court, Laurel, MD. The contract is a single‑lump‑sum award with a 365‑day performance period, liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays, and mandatory compliance with LEED‑Gold, state building codes, and various environmental statutes. Bidders must submit a 5 % bid bond, meet EBO subcontracting goals, and provide extensive qualifications documentation. • Scope includes site excavation, foundation work, utility hookups (water, sewer, electric, telecom), concrete sidewalks, lighting, EV‑charging conduit, PV‑panel conduit, and a generator pad. • Exclusions: paving, landscaping, actual PV panels, EV‑charging equipment, furniture, and other owner‑supplied items. • Contractor must adhere to living‑wage requirements, submit numerous certifications (Rainforest Protection Act, EPP, foreign services disclosure, etc.), and coordinate with multiple engineering consultants. • Required qualifications: minimum two comparable new‑construction projects within the past 7 years, with a designated project manager/superintendent. • Bid deadline is 11:00 a.m. on 28 Oct 2026; pre‑bid conference 15 Sep 2026 (virtual) and mandatory site visit 17 Sep 2026.