Description
The County of Allegany, Maryland is soliciting sealed bids for the Phase I site‑work portion of the Kingspan Rail Expansion. The work consists of clearing and grubbing, grading, rip‑rap, sub‑ballast placement, earthwork, culvert installation, erosion control, and related civil‑engineering tasks required to prepare the rail corridor for track installation. Bidders must purchase the contract documents ($50 per set), attend an optional pre‑bid conference, submit a sealed bid with a 5 % bid bond, and comply with prevailing‑wage and equal‑opportunity requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a 120‑day construction schedule and liquidated damages of $500 per day for overruns.
• Location: Allegany County, Cumberland, MD (701 Kelly Rd, Suite 407)
• Bid opening: 3 Aug 2026 @ 3:00 PM; bids accepted until that time
• Pre‑bid conference (optional): 15 Jun 2026 @ 10:00 AM, Room 230
• Required documents: Full set of plans/specs ($50) and bid bond (≥5 % of bid)
• Scope: Site preparation, earthwork, drainage, sub‑ballast, concrete work, culverts, erosion control, seed & mulch
• Completion time: 120 calendar days after notice to proceed
• Awards: Lowest responsible bidder; no withdrawal for 90 days after opening