Non-Congregate Shelter at Lynn Buff Court

Howard County is seeking a qualified construction firm to design‑build a new 15,082 sf non‑congregate emergency shelter at 9530 Lynn Buff Court, Laurel, MD. The contract is a single‑lump‑sum award with a 365‑day performance period and includes all building‑pad excavation, structural concrete, masonry, interior finishes, MEP systems, site‑utility connections, and related infrastructure. The project must meet LEED Gold standards, comply with 2024 IBC, NFPA, ADA, HUD, and Maryland regulations, and adhere to a $500 per day liquidated‑damage clause. Bidders must submit a 5 % bid bond, complete required qualifications, and meet the 15 % EBO subcontracting goal. • Scope includes new two‑story shelter, parking pad, retaining walls, utility connections, electrical transformer, generator pad, EV‑charging conduit, PV‑panel conduit, and extensive interior finish work. • Exclusions: storm‑water pond, parking‑lot paving, landscaping, and many owner‑furnished items (PV panels, EV chargers, furniture, etc.) are outside the contractor’s base bid. • Mandatory site visit on Sep 17 2026; pre‑bid conference (virtual) on Sep 15 2026; Q&A closes Oct 21 2026; bid opening Oct 28 2026; performance period 365 calendar days with $500/day liquidated damages.