This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the 2026 David Scull Park Improvements Project in Rockville, Maryland. The project involves the demolition of an existing restroom/shelter structure and its replacement with a new modern pavilion with ADA-accessible restrooms. It also includes the construction of walkways, an entryway, landscaping, hardscape features, and site amenities. Bids are due by 2:00 PM ET on April 30, 2026, and will be submitted electronically via the city's collaboration portal. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 1, 2026. The estimated cost classification for this project is up to $1,000,000. The contract duration is 180 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed. Liquidated damages of $400 per day will be assessed for exceeding the completion time. The city encourages participation from minority, female, disabled, or veteran-owned businesses (MFDV). All inquiries must be submitted in writing via the city's collaboration portal by April 9, 2026. A 5% bid bond is required.
The bid notice states that all work shall be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of a city of Rockville purchase order notice to proceed. The time allotted for the work is of the essence.
The bid notice states that the city will reject as nonresponsive a bid under this solicitation, which is conditioned on payment of proper invoices in less than thirty 30 days. However, this does not preclude a bidder from offering a prompt payment discount for payment of proper invoices in less than thirty 30 days. The city will generally pay on a net 30 basis.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall warrant and guarantee the work required under the contract for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of final acceptance. The contractor guarantees that the items conform to the contract documents.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with all provisions of the invitation for bid, provided the price is reasonable and in the best interest of the city to accept.
The bid notice states that bidders must provide written evidence through references of five 5 years prior experience with the scope of work as detailed in the plans and specifications. Each bidder shall submit five 5 project references that have occurred within the past seven 7 years including at least one completed project for another municipality of a comparable size and scope of the work enclosed within this IFB.
The bid notice states that liquidated damages shall be assessed at four hundred dollars ($400) per day for each calendar day the work exceeds beyond the specified time allotted for this contract.
The bid notice states that it is mandatory that the bidder attend the pre-bid site visit as outlined above. The pre-bid conference site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
The bid notice states that the deadline for questions is Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.